The main difference between the RG-405M and the RG-405V is size.
The RG-405M measures 162 x 73.6 x 15.8 mm and weighs 265 g; the RG-405V measures 105 x 145 x 35 mm and weighs 282 g.
Other differences
- The RG-405M is a horizontal, the RG-405V is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-405MThe RG-405M (162 x 73.6 x 15.8 mm, 265 g). The RG-405V is 105 x 145 x 35 mm, 282 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-405M or the RG-405V?
TieAbout the same: 50 and 50 out of 100.
Which costs less?
RG-405VThe RG-405V, at about $138 at launch against $168. 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-405M's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-405V's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-405VThe RG-405V, at 5,500 mAh against 4,500 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| RG-405M | RG-405V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $168 | $138 |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Sep 2023 |
| Plays well up to | PSP | PSP |
| Shape | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | UNISOC Tiger T618 | UNISOC Tiger T618 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Screen | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Weight | 265 g | 282 g |
| Size | 162 x 73.6 x 15.8 mm | 105 x 145 x 35 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | No | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-405MRG-405V
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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