Anbernic RG SP vs Anbernic RG-35XX SP

AnbernicAnbernic RG SP$65 at launch, Aug 2026Anbernic RG-35XX SPAnbernicRG-35XX SP$65 at launch, May 2024
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The main difference between the Anbernic RG SP and the RG-35XX SP is the screen shape.

The Anbernic RG SP has a 3:2 screen and the RG-35XX SP a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.

Which is better

Pocketability

Which fits in a pocket better?

Anbernic RG SP

The Anbernic RG SP (83 x 82 x 24 mm, 168 g). The RG-35XX SP is 89 x 85 x 27.3 mm, 197 g. Only the Anbernic RG SP fits a jeans pocket.

PS2

Which is better for PS2 games, the Anbernic RG SP or the RG-35XX SP?

Neither

Neither plays PS2 games.

Price

Which costs less?

Tie

They launched at about the same price: $65 and $65.

GBA

Which is better for GBA games?

Anbernic RG SP

The Anbernic RG SP. GBA games fill 100% of the Anbernic RG SP's screen at 3x, a perfect fit with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-35XX SP's screen at 2x.

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

Tie

About the same: 3,300 and 3,300 mAh.

Side by side

Anbernic RG SPRG-35XX SP
Launch price$65$65
ReleasedAug 2026May 2024
Plays well up toDreamcastDreamcast
ShapeClamshellClamshell
SoftwareLinuxLinux
ChipAllwinner H700Allwinner H700
Memory1GB1 GB
Screen3.4 inch IPS 3:23.5 inch IPS 4:3
Resolution720 x 480640 x 480
Battery3,300 mAh3,300 mAh
Weight168 g197 g
Size83 x 82 x 24 mm89 x 85 x 27.3 mm
Analog sticksNoneNone
L2 and R2Yes, side by sideYes, side by side
Wi-FiYesYes
Video outYesYes
Headphone jackYesYes

Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.

Emulation

  1. Anbernic RG SPRG-35XX SP
  2. Game Boy100100
  3. NES100100
  4. Genesis100100
  5. GBA100100
  6. SNES100100
  7. PS1100100
  8. DS8585
  9. N648080
  10. Dreamcast8080
  11. PSP5050
  12. Saturn4040
  13. GameCube1010

100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.

Full details

Anbernic RG SP: specs, screen fit and owner notes →Anbernic RG SP on eBay
Anbernic RG-35XX SP: specs, screen fit and owner notes →RG-35XX SP on eBay

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