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Overview
The RG35XX is a budget vertical retro handheld from Anbernic with a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen and runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera. It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, with support listed up to PS1.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Actions Semiconductor ATM7039S
- RAM
- 256 MB DDR3
- Battery
- 2100 mAh / 2600 mAh
- Weight
- 165 grams
- OS
- Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Good
- Mid-genlimited
- N64Limited
- DSLimited
- PSPLimited
- DreamcastLimited
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast:Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
Played on the Anbernic RG35XX
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Specifications
General
- Released
- December 2022
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 228.57 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Actions Semiconductor ATM7039S
- CPU
- Cortex-A9, 4 cores, 1.6 GHz
- GPU
- PowerVR SGX544MP, 450 MHz
- RAM
- 256 MB DDR3
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2100 mAh / 2600 mAh, 5 hours
- Weight
- 165 grams
- Dimensions
- 81 mm x 117 mm x 20 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Inputs
- L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Anbernic RG35XX emulate?
The Anbernic RG35XX plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Can the Anbernic RG35XX play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the Anbernic RG35XX is rated good in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the Anbernic RG35XX play N64 games?
Not well. N64 performance on the Anbernic RG35XX is rated poor. Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
How much does the Anbernic RG35XX cost?
The Anbernic RG35XX typically sells for around $50, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Anbernic RG35XX run?
The Anbernic RG35XX ships with Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera.
What screen does the Anbernic RG35XX have?
It has a 3.5 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 640 x 480 at 228.57 PPI.
Reviews
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