The main difference between the RG-34XX and the RG-35XX H is size.
The RG-35XX H measures 145 x 69 x 16 mm and weighs 180 g; the RG-34XX measures 144.6 x 81.8 x 24.8 mm and weighs 188 g.
Other differences
- The RG-35XX H has two analog sticks; the RG-34XX has none.
- The RG-34XX has a 3:2 screen and the RG-35XX H a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-35XX HThe RG-35XX H (145 x 69 x 16 mm, 180 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-35XX H?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG-34XXThe RG-34XX, at about $60 at launch against $68. 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 RG-35XX H's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,500 and 3,300 mAh.
Side by side
| RG-34XX | RG-35XX H | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $60 | $68 |
| Released | Dec 2024 | Jan 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.4 inch IPS 3:2 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g |
| Size | 144.6 x 81.8 x 24.8 mm | 145 x 69 x 16 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-35XX H
- 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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