The main difference between the RG-35XX SP and the V90S is Wi-Fi.
The RG-35XX SP has Wi-Fi and the V90S does not, so no online updates, cloud saves or streaming on it.
Other differences
- The RG-35XX SP has a headphone jack; the V90S does not.
- The RG-35XX SP connects to a TV; the V90S cannot.
- The RG-35XX SP runs on the Allwinner H700, the V90S on the Allwinner A133 Plus.
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, V90S 89 x 85 x 26.5 mm, null g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-35XX SP or the V90S?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
V90SThe V90S, at about $45 at launch against $65. 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-35XX SP's screen at 2x, 50% of the V90S's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,300 and 3,000 mAh.
Side by side
| RG-35XX SP | V90S | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $65 | $45 |
| Released | May 2024 | May 2025 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| 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 | 3,300 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Weight | 197 g | ? |
| Size | 89 x 85 x 27.3 mm | 89 x 85 x 26.5 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-35XX SPV90S
- 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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