The main difference between the RG-405M and the RG-505 is power.
The RG-505 scores 57 for PS2 against 50 on the RG-405M, and 29 against 0 for Switch.
Other differences
- The RG-405M measures 162 x 73.6 x 15.8 mm and weighs 265 g; the RG-505 measures 189 x 87 x 18 mm and weighs 286 g.
- The RG-405M has a 4:3 screen and the RG-505 a 16:9 one, so different systems fill each.
- The RG-505 has an OLED screen with true blacks; the RG-405M uses an IPS panel.
- The RG-505 has a 4.95 inch screen against 4.0 inches on the RG-405M.
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-505 is 189 x 87 x 18 mm, 286 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-405M or the RG-505?
RG-505The RG-505. It scores 57 out of 100 for PS2 against 50.
Which costs less?
RG-505The RG-505, at about $148 at launch against $168. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG-505The RG-505. GBA games fill 66% of the RG-505's screen at 3x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-405M's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-505The RG-505, at 5,000 mAh against 4,500 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| RG-405M | RG-505 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $168 | $148 |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Nov 2022 |
| Plays well up to | PSP | PSP |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | UNISOC Tiger T618 | UNISOC Tiger T618 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Screen | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 | 4.95 inch OLED 16:9 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 960 × 544 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Weight | 265 g | 286 g |
| Size | 162 x 73.6 x 15.8 mm | 189 x 87 x 18 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-505
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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