Device comparison

Anbernic RG-35XX SP vs. Anbernic RG DS

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-35XX SP
More portable
RG-35XX SP
Newer model
RG DS

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG DS has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-35XX SP.
  • Anbernic RG-35XX SP is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-35XX SP is roughly 49% smaller and 39% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG DS has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-35XX SP.
  • Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-35XX SP runs Linux.
  • Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG-35XX SP is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG-35XX SP

Details
Price
$65
OS
Linux
Released
May 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
197 grams

No reviews yet

4 collectors · 40 sessions

Anbernic

RG DS

Details
Price
$94
OS
Android 14
Released
Dec 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch x2 IPS Touchscreen
Weight
321 g

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
RG-35XX SP4
RG DS0
Rating
RG-35XX SPNo reviews yet
RG DSNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG-35XX SP2 players · 40 sessions · 11h 47m
RG DSNo logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG-35XX SPRG DS
Price$65$94
OSLinuxAndroid 14
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch x2
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3568
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB LPDDR43 GB
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 32 GB, External MicroSD
Battery3300 mAh4000 mAh
Weight197 grams321 g
Dimensions89 mm x 85 mm x 27.3 mm160 mm x 91 mm x 21.5 mm
Video outYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-35XX SPRG DS
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

  • RG-35XX 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
  • RG DS DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-35XX SP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG DS N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-35XX SP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-35XX SP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG DS PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-35XX SP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-35XX SP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG DS Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-35XX SP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-35XX SP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-35XX SP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG DS GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-35XX SP Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG DS 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 RG-35XX SP and the Anbernic RG DS?
Anbernic RG DS has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-35XX SP. Anbernic RG-35XX SP is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-35XX SP is roughly 49% smaller and 39% lighter. Anbernic RG DS has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-35XX SP. Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14; Anbernic RG-35XX SP runs Linux. Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG-35XX SP is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-35XX SP or the Anbernic RG DS?
The Anbernic RG-35XX SP is the cheaper of the two at around $65, roughly $29 less than the Anbernic RG DS based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-35XX SP or the Anbernic RG DS?
The Anbernic RG DS is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-35XX SP or the Anbernic RG DS?
The Anbernic RG-35XX SP is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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