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

Anbernic RG-35XXAnbernicRG-35XX$50 at launch, Mar 2024Anbernic RG-35XX PlusAnbernicRG-35XX Plus$64 at launch, Nov 2023
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The main difference between the RG-35XX and the RG-35XX Plus is Wi-Fi.

The RG-35XX Plus has Wi-Fi and the RG-35XX does not, so no online updates, cloud saves or streaming on it.

Which is better

Pocketability

Which fits in a pocket better?

Tie

About the same size: RG-35XX 81 x 117 x 20 mm, 175 g, RG-35XX Plus 81 x 117 x 22 mm, 186 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.

PS2

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

Neither

Neither plays PS2 games.

Price

Which costs less?

RG-35XX

The RG-35XX, at about $50 at launch against $64. Prices today vary by store and the used market.

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's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-35XX Plus's screen at 2x.

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

RG-35XX Plus

The RG-35XX Plus, at 3,300 mAh against 2,600 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.

Side by side

RG-35XXRG-35XX Plus
Launch price$50$64
ReleasedMar 2024Nov 2023
Plays well up toDreamcastDreamcast
ShapeVerticalVertical
SoftwareLinuxLinux
ChipAllwinner H700Allwinner H700
Memory1 GB1 GB
Screen3.5 inch IPS 4:33.5 inch IPS 4:3
Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
Battery2,600 mAh3,300 mAh
Weight175 g186 g
Size81 x 117 x 20 mm81 x 117 x 22 mm
Analog sticksNoneNone
L2 and R2Yes, side by sideYes, side by side
Wi-FiNoYes
Video outYesYes
Headphone jackYesYes

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

Emulation

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

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