Anbernic RG-35XX Plus vs Anbernic RG-35XX SP

Anbernic RG-35XX PlusAnbernicRG-35XX Plus$64 at launch, Nov 2023Anbernic RG-35XX SPAnbernicRG-35XX SP$65 at launch, May 2024
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The main difference between the RG-35XX Plus and the RG-35XX SP is the shape.

The RG-35XX Plus is a vertical, Game Boy shaped, the RG-35XX SP is a clamshell that folds shut.

Which is better

Pocketability

Which fits in a pocket better?

Tie

About the same size: RG-35XX Plus 81 x 117 x 22 mm, 186 g, RG-35XX SP 89 x 85 x 27.3 mm, 197 g. Only the RG-35XX Plus fits a jeans pocket.

PS2

Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-35XX Plus or the RG-35XX SP?

Neither

Neither plays PS2 games.

Price

Which costs less?

Tie

They launched at about the same price: $64 and $65.

GBA

Which is better for GBA games?

Tie

Both run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 50% of the RG-35XX Plus's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-35XX SP's screen at 2x.

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

Tie

About the same: 3,300 and 3,300 mAh.

Side by side

RG-35XX PlusRG-35XX SP
Launch price$64$65
ReleasedNov 2023May 2024
Plays well up toDreamcastDreamcast
ShapeVerticalClamshell
SoftwareLinuxLinux
ChipAllwinner H700Allwinner H700
Memory1 GB1 GB
Screen3.5 inch IPS 4:33.5 inch IPS 4:3
Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
Battery3,300 mAh3,300 mAh
Weight186 g197 g
Size81 x 117 x 22 mm89 x 85 x 27.3 mm
Analog sticksNoneNone
L2 and R2Yes, side by sideYes, side by side
Wi-FiYesYes
Video outYesYes
Headphone jackYesYes

Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.

Emulation

  1. RG-35XX PlusRG-35XX SP
  2. Game Boy100100
  3. NES100100
  4. Genesis100100
  5. GBA100100
  6. SNES100100
  7. PS1100100
  8. DS8585
  9. N648080
  10. Dreamcast8080
  11. PSP5050
  12. Saturn4040
  13. GameCube1010

100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.

Full details

Anbernic RG-35XX Plus: specs, screen fit and owner notes →RG-35XX Plus on eBay
Anbernic RG-35XX SP: specs, screen fit and owner notes →RG-35XX SP on eBay

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