Anbernic
RG35XX
Handheld · Vertical · Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
Good for
Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA
Support listed to
PS1
OS
Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
Released
Dec 2022
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 Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $50.
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Emulation
Supports 10 of 18 tested systems: 5 at excellent, 1 running well.
Mid-generation systems
Limited4 of 5 systems listed as playable or better
Modern systems
Unsupported0 of 4 systems listed as playable or better
Classic systems
Excellent6 of 6 systems listed as playable or better
Sixth-generation systems
Unsupported0 of 3 systems listed as playable or better
Emulation source notes
- 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
Specifications
Display
Screen
3.5 inch
Aspect ratio
4:3
Resolution
640 x 480
Pixel density
228.57 PPI
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Performance
Chipset
Actions Semiconductor ATM7039S
CPU
Cortex-A9
CPU clock
1.6 GHz
CPU cores
4
CPU threads
4
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP
GPU clock
450 MHz
RAM
256 MB DDR3
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM
Build
Battery
2100 mAh / 2600 mAh
Weight
175 grams
Dimensions
81 mm x 117 mm x 20 mm
Material
Plastic
Charge port
USB-C
Controls
D-pad
Top
Thumbsticks
None
Extra buttons
Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +-
Features
FAQ
- What systems can the Anbernic RG35XX emulate?
- The Anbernic RG35XX plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- 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.
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