Device comparison

Anbernic RG35XX Plus vs. Anbernic RG35XX

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG35XX
More portable
RG35XX
Newer model
RG35XX Plus

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG35XX Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG35XX is about $14 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG35XX is about 11% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG35XX Plus runs Linux; Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera.
  • Anbernic RG35XX Plus is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG35XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG35XX PlusRG35XX
Price$64$50
OSLinuxProprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
ChipsetAllwinner H700Actions Semiconductor ATM7039S
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A9
GPUMali-G31 MP2PowerVR SGX544MP
RAM1 GB LPDDR4256 MB DDR3
Battery3300 mAh2100 mAh / 2600 mAh
Weight186 grams165 grams
Dimensions81 mm x 117 mm x 22 mm81 mm x 117 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG35XX PlusRG35XX
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

  • RG35XX Plus 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
  • RG35XX 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
  • RG35XX Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG35XX Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX 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
  • RG35XX Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG35XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast:Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG35XX Plus and the Anbernic RG35XX?
Anbernic RG35XX Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG35XX is about $14 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG35XX is about 11% lighter. Anbernic RG35XX Plus runs Linux; Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera. Anbernic RG35XX Plus is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG35XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus or the Anbernic RG35XX?
The Anbernic RG35XX is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $14 less than the Anbernic RG35XX Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus or the Anbernic RG35XX?
The Anbernic RG35XX Plus is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus or the Anbernic RG35XX?
The Anbernic RG35XX Plus is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 7 collectors tracking it.

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