Device comparison

Anbernic RG28XX vs. Anbernic RG353M

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG28XX
More portable
RG28XX
Newer model
RG28XX

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG28XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG353M.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is about $98 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 31% smaller and 47% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG28XX runs Linux; Anbernic RG353M runs Android 11.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG353M is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG28XXRG353M
Price$48$146
OSLinuxAndroid 11
Screen2.83 inch3.5 inch
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB LPDDR42 GB LPDDR4
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
Battery3100 mAh3500 mAh
Weight123 grams232 grams
Dimensions125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm145 mm x 70.5 mm x 15.9 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG28XXRG353M
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG28XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG353M DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG353M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG353M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG353M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG353M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG28XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG353M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG28XX and the Anbernic RG353M?
Anbernic RG28XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG353M. Anbernic RG28XX is about $98 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 31% smaller and 47% lighter. Anbernic RG28XX runs Linux; Anbernic RG353M runs Android 11. Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG353M is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG28XX or the Anbernic RG353M?
The Anbernic RG28XX is the cheaper of the two at around $48, roughly $98 less than the Anbernic RG353M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG28XX or the Anbernic RG353M?
The Anbernic RG28XX is the newer model, released in 2024.

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