The main difference between the RG-351MP and the RG-351P is the screen shape.
The RG-351MP has a 4:3 screen and the RG-351P a 3:2 one, so different systems fill each.
Other differences
- The RG-351P has Wi-Fi and the RG-351MP does not, so no online updates, cloud saves or streaming on it.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: RG-351MP 145 x 73 x 18 mm, 271 g, RG-351P 151.5 x 70 x 18 mm, 189 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-351MP or the RG-351P?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG-351PThe RG-351P, at about $99 at launch against $147. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG-351PThe RG-351P. GBA games fill 100% of the RG-351P's screen at 2x, a perfect fit with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-351MP's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,500 and 3,500 mAh.
Side by side
| RG-351MP | RG-351P | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $147 | $99 |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2020 |
| Plays well up to | DS | DS |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 3.5 inch IPS 3:2 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 320 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Weight | 271 g | 189 g |
| Size | 145 x 73 x 18 mm | 151.5 x 70 x 18 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Video out | No | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-351MPRG-351P
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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