The main difference between the RG-35XX SP and the RG-40XXH is the shape.
The RG-35XX SP is a clamshell that folds shut, the RG-40XXH is a horizontal.
Other differences
- The RG-40XXH has two analog sticks; the RG-35XX SP has none.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: RG-35XX SP 89 x 85 x 27.3 mm, 197 g, RG-40XXH 163 x 79 x 16 mm, 208 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-35XX SP or the RG-40XXH?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $65 and $70.
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-35XX SP's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-40XXH's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,300 and 3,200 mAh.
Side by side
| RG-35XX SP | RG-40XXH | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $65 | $70 |
| Released | May 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Clamshell | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Weight | 197 g | 208 g |
| Size | 89 x 85 x 27.3 mm | 163 x 79 x 16 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | 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-35XX SPRG-40XXH
- 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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