The main difference between the RG-34XX and the RG-34XXSP is size.
The RG-34XXSP measures 82 x 83 x 25 mm and weighs 178 g; the RG-34XX measures 144.6 x 81.8 x 24.8 mm and weighs 188 g.
Other differences
- The RG-34XX is a horizontal, the RG-34XXSP is a clamshell that folds shut.
- The RG-34XXSP has two analog sticks; the RG-34XX has none.
- They share the Allwinner H700 chip, but the RG-34XXSP has 2 GB of memory to the RG-34XX's 1 GB.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-34XXSPThe RG-34XXSP (82 x 83 x 25 mm, 178 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 RG-34XX or the RG-34XXSP?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG-34XXThe RG-34XX, at about $60 at launch against $67. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 100% of the RG-34XX's screen at 3x, a perfect fit, 100% of the RG-34XXSP's screen at 3x, a perfect fit.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,500 and 3,300 mAh.
Side by side
| RG-34XX | RG-34XXSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $60 | $67 |
| Released | Dec 2024 | May 2025 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Screen | 3.4 inch IPS 3:2 | 3.4 inch IPS 3:2 |
| Resolution | 720 x 480 | 720 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Weight | 188 g | 178 g |
| Size | 144.6 x 81.8 x 24.8 mm | 82 x 83 x 25 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-34XXRG-34XXSP
- 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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