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Anbernic RG353P vs. Anbernic RG28XX

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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 RG353P.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is about $92 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 56% smaller and 41% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG28XX runs Linux; Anbernic RG353P runs Android 11.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG353P is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG353P

Details
Price
$140
OS
Android 11
Released
Jun 2022
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
210 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG353PRG28XX
Price$140$48
OSAndroid 11Linux
Screen3.5 inch2.83 inch
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Allwinner H700
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEMali-G31 MP2
RAM2 GB LPDDR4X1 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh3100 mAh
Weight210 grams123 grams
Dimensions190 mm x 84 mm x 20 - 22.5 mm125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG353PRG28XX
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

  • RG353P DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 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
  • RG353P 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353P GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353P N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG353P NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353P PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353P PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353P PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353P PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG353P Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353P SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353P Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353P Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG353P Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353P Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353P Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • RG353P GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG353P Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX 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 RG353P and the Anbernic RG28XX?
Anbernic RG28XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG353P. Anbernic RG28XX is about $92 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 56% smaller and 41% lighter. Anbernic RG28XX runs Linux; Anbernic RG353P runs Android 11. Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG353P is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG353P or the Anbernic RG28XX?
The Anbernic RG28XX is the cheaper of the two at around $48, roughly $92 less than the Anbernic RG353P based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG353P or the Anbernic RG28XX?
The Anbernic RG28XX is the newer model, released in 2024.

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