Device comparison

Anbernic RG35XX vs. Anbernic RG300

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

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG35XX has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG35XX is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG35XX is roughly 3% smaller and 25% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera; Anbernic RG300 runs RetroFW.
  • Anbernic RG35XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Anbernic RG300 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

Anbernic

RG300

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
220 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG35XXRG300
Price$50$60
OSProprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, BatoceraRetroFW
Screen3.5 inch3.0 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 480
ChipsetActions Semiconductor ATM7039SIngenic JZ4760B
CPUCortex-A9XBurst
GPUPowerVR SGX544MPVivante GC200
RAM256 MB DDR3128 MB DDR2
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery2100 mAh / 2600 mAh1800 mAh BP-5L
Weight165 grams220 grams
Dimensions81 mm x 117 mm x 20 mm119 mm x 82 mm x 25 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG35XXRG300
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 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
  • RG300 DS: Nintendo DS: 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
  • RG300 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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
  • RG300 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • RG300 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • RG300 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • RG300 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • RG300 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • RG300 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • RG300 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast:Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG300 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG35XX and the Anbernic RG300?
Anbernic RG35XX has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG35XX is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG35XX is roughly 3% smaller and 25% lighter. Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera; Anbernic RG300 runs RetroFW. Anbernic RG35XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Anbernic RG300 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG35XX or the Anbernic RG300?
The Anbernic RG35XX is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $10 less than the Anbernic RG300 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG35XX or the Anbernic RG300?
The Anbernic RG35XX is the newer model, released in 2022.

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