The main difference between the RG-353VS and the RG-35XX is price.
The RG-35XX launched at about $50 and the RG-353VS at about $90.
Other differences
- The RG-353VS has two analog sticks; the RG-35XX has none.
- The RG-353VS has Wi-Fi and the RG-35XX does not, so no online updates, cloud saves or streaming on it.
- The RG-353VS runs on the RockChip RK3566, the RG-35XX on the Allwinner H700.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-35XXThe RG-35XX (81 x 117 x 20 mm, 175 g). The RG-353VS is 83 x 126 x 21 mm, 180 g. Only the RG-35XX fits a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-353VS or the RG-35XX?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 0 out of 100.
Which costs less?
RG-35XXThe RG-35XX, at about $50 at launch against $90. 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-353VS's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-35XX's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-353VSThe RG-353VS, at 3,200 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-353VS | RG-35XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $90 | $50 |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Weight | 180 g | 175 g |
| Size | 83 x 126 x 21 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-353VSRG-35XX
- 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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