Device comparison

Anbernic RG34XXSP vs. Anbernic RG SP

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG SP
Better screen
RG34XXSP
More portable
RG SP
Newer model
RG SP

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG34XXSP.
  • Anbernic RG SP is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG SP is about 6% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG SP has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 110 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG34XXSP.

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG34XXSPRG SP
Price$67$65
Refresh rate110 Hz60 Hz
RAM2 GB LPDDR41 GB LPDDR4
Weight178 grams168 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 83 mm x 25 mm83 mm x 82 mm x 23.9 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG34XXSPRG SP
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

  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG SP 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
  • RG34XXSP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XXSP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XXSP N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG SP N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG34XXSP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XXSP PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XXSP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XXSP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XXSP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG SP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG34XXSP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XXSP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XXSP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XXSP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG SP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG34XXSP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XXSP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XXSP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XXSP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG34XXSP Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG SP 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 RG34XXSP and the Anbernic RG SP?
Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG34XXSP. Anbernic RG SP is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG SP is about 6% lighter. Anbernic RG SP has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 110 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG34XXSP.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG34XXSP or the Anbernic RG SP?
The Anbernic RG SP is the cheaper of the two at around $65, roughly $2 less than the Anbernic RG34XXSP based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG34XXSP or the Anbernic RG SP?
The Anbernic RG SP is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG34XXSP or the Anbernic RG SP?
The Anbernic RG34XXSP is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 12 collectors tracking it.

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