The main difference between the RG-35XX and the RK2023 is the shape.
The RG-35XX is a vertical, Game Boy shaped, the RK2023 is a horizontal.
Other differences
- The RK2023 has two analog sticks; the RG-35XX has none.
- The RG-35XX runs on the Allwinner H700, the RK2023 on the RockChip RK3566.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: RG-35XX 81 x 117 x 20 mm, 175 g, RK2023 151.5 x 78 x 17.5 mm, 175 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-35XX or the RK2023?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 0 and 10 out of 100.
Which costs less?
RG-35XXThe RG-35XX, at about $50 at launch against $75. 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's screen at 2x, 50% of the RK2023's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RK2023The RK2023, at 3,500 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-35XX | RK2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $50 | $75 |
| Released | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | RockChip RK3566 |
| 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 | 2,600 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Weight | 175 g | 175 g |
| Size | 81 x 117 x 20 mm | 151.5 x 78 x 17.5 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | 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-35XXRK2023
- 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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