The main difference between the RG-351P and the RG-35XX is power.
The RG-35XX plays everything up to Dreamcast well, while the RG-351P tops out at DS.
Other differences
- The RG-351P is a horizontal, the RG-35XX is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.
- The RG-35XX launched at about $50 and the RG-351P at about $99.
- The RG-351P has two analog sticks; the RG-35XX has none.
- The RG-351P has a 3:2 screen and the RG-35XX a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: RG-351P 151.5 x 70 x 18 mm, 189 g, RG-35XX 81 x 117 x 20 mm, 175 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-351P or the RG-35XX?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG-35XXThe RG-35XX, at about $50 at launch against $99. 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-35XX's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-351PThe RG-351P, at 3,500 mAh against 2,600 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| RG-351P | RG-35XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $99 | $50 |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Mar 2024 |
| Plays well up to | DS | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3326 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 3:2 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Weight | 189 g | 175 g |
| Size | 151.5 x 70 x 18 mm | 81 x 117 x 20 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-351PRG-35XX
- 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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