Anbernic RG35XX vs. Anbernic RG NANO

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG35XX
More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX.
  • Anbernic RG35XX is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 68% smaller and 55% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG35XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

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RG NANO

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
75 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG35XXRG NANO
Price$50.00$60.00
OSProprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, BatoceraLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Screen3.5 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480240 x 240
ChipsetActions Semiconductor ATM7039SAllwinner V3s
CPUCortex-A9Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544MP❌
RAM256 MB DDR364 MB DDR2
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2100 mAh / 2600 mAh1050 mAh
Weight165 grams75 grams
Dimensions81 mm x 117 mm x 20 mm43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG35XXRG NANO
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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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 RG NANO?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX. Anbernic RG35XX is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 68% smaller and 55% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG35XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG35XX or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG35XX is the cheaper of the two at around $50.00, roughly $10.00 less than the Anbernic RG NANO based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG35XX or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG35XX or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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