The main difference between the RG-353P and the RG-353PS is price.
The RG-353PS launched at about $87 and the RG-353P at about $140.
Other differences
- The RG-353P runs Android or Linux, the RG-353PS runs Linux.
- They share the RockChip RK3566 chip, but the RG-353P has 2 GB of memory to the RG-353PS's 1 GB.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: RG-353P 190 x 84 x 20 - 22.5 mm, 210 g, RG-353PS 190 x 84 x 20 - 22.5 mm, 210 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-353P or the RG-353PS?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 10 out of 100.
Which costs less?
RG-353PSThe RG-353PS, at about $87 at launch against $140. 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: 50% of the RG-353P's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-353PS's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,500 and 3,500 mAh.
Side by side
| RG-353P | RG-353PS | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $140 | $87 |
| Released | Jun 2022 | May 2023 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android or Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3566 |
| Memory | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g |
| Size | 190 x 84 x 20 - 22.5 mm | 190 x 84 x 20 - 22.5 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, stacked |
| 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-353PRG-353PS
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- PS2
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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