The main difference between the RG Cube XX and the RG-35XX SP is the shape.
The RG Cube XX is a horizontal, the RG-35XX SP is a clamshell that folds shut.
Other differences
- The RG Cube XX has two analog sticks; the RG-35XX SP has none.
- The RG Cube XX has a 1:1 screen and the RG-35XX SP a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-35XX SPThe RG-35XX SP (89 x 85 x 27.3 mm, 197 g). The RG Cube XX is 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm, 246 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG Cube XX or the RG-35XX SP?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $60 and $65.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG Cube XXThe RG Cube XX. GBA games fill 67% of the RG Cube XX's screen at 3x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-35XX SP's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG Cube XXThe RG Cube XX, at 3,800 mAh against 3,300 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| RG Cube XX | RG-35XX SP | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $60 | $65 |
| Released | Oct 2024 | May 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.95 inch IPS 1:1 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,800 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Weight | 246 g | 197 g |
| Size | 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm | 89 x 85 x 27.3 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG Cube XXRG-35XX SP
- 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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