The main difference between the Miyoo Mini Plus and the RG-34XX is power.
The RG-34XX plays everything up to Dreamcast well, while the Miyoo Mini Plus tops out at DS.
Other differences
- The Miyoo Mini Plus measures 78.5 x 108 x 22.3 mm and weighs 162 g; the RG-34XX measures 144.6 x 81.8 x 24.8 mm and weighs 188 g.
- The Miyoo Mini Plus is a vertical, Game Boy shaped, the RG-34XX is a horizontal.
- The Miyoo Mini Plus has a 4:3 screen and the RG-34XX a 3:2 one, so different systems fill each.
- The RG-34XX connects to a TV; the Miyoo Mini Plus cannot.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Miyoo Mini PlusThe Miyoo Mini Plus (78.5 x 108 x 22.3 mm, 162 g). The RG-34XX is 144.6 x 81.8 x 24.8 mm, 188 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Miyoo Mini Plus or the RG-34XX?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
Miyoo Mini PlusThe Miyoo Mini Plus, at about $50 at launch against $60. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG-34XXThe RG-34XX. GBA games fill 100% of the RG-34XX's screen at 3x, a perfect fit with even pixels, against 50% of the Miyoo Mini Plus's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-34XXThe RG-34XX, at 3,500 mAh against 3,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Miyoo Mini Plus | RG-34XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $50 | $60 |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Dec 2024 |
| Plays well up to | DS | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | SigmaStar SSD202D | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 128 MB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 3.4 inch IPS 3:2 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 720 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Weight | 162 g | 188 g |
| Size | 78.5 x 108 x 22.3 mm | 144.6 x 81.8 x 24.8 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Miyoo Mini PlusRG-34XX
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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