Device comparison

Anbernic RG-556 vs. Anbernic RG-35XX Plus

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

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RG-556
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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-35XX Plus
Better screen
RG-556
More portable
RG-35XX Plus
Newer model
RG-556

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-556 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-35XX Plus is about $111 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-35XX Plus is roughly 53% smaller and 44% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-556 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-35XX Plus.
  • Anbernic RG-556 runs Android 13; Anbernic RG-35XX Plus runs Linux.

Anbernic

RG-556

Details
Price
$175
OS
Android 13
Released
Mar 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
5.48 inch AMOLED
Weight
331 grams

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Anbernic

RG-35XX Plus

Details
Price
$64
OS
Linux
Released
Nov 2023
Up to
PSP
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
186 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector · 23 sessions

Community signal

Collectors
RG-5560
RG-35XX Plus1
Rating
RG-556No reviews yet
RG-35XX PlusNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG-556No logged sessions yet
RG-35XX Plus1 player · 23 sessions · 39h 20m

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG-556RG-35XX Plus
Price$175$64
OSAndroid 13Linux
Screen5.48 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
PanelAMOLEDIPS
ChipsetUNISOC Tiger T820Allwinner H700
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G57 MP4Mali-G31 MP2
RAM8 GB LPDDR4X1 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery5500 mAh3300 mAh
Weight331 grams186 grams
Dimensions223 mm x 90 mm x 15-25 mm81 mm x 117 mm x 22 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Analog triggersYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-556RG-35XX Plus
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentGood
N64ExcellentGood
DreamcastExcellentPlayable
PSPExcellentGood
SaturnExcellentPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeGoodLimited
WiiGoodUnsupported
PS2GoodUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSGoodUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii ULimitedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-556 and the Anbernic RG-35XX Plus?
Anbernic RG-556 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-35XX Plus is about $111 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-35XX Plus is roughly 53% smaller and 44% lighter. Anbernic RG-556 has a 60 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-35XX Plus. Anbernic RG-556 runs Android 13; Anbernic RG-35XX Plus runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-556 or the Anbernic RG-35XX Plus?
The Anbernic RG-35XX Plus is the cheaper of the two at around $64, roughly $111 less than the Anbernic RG-556 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-556 or the Anbernic RG-35XX Plus?
The Anbernic RG-556 is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-556 or the Anbernic RG-35XX Plus?
The Anbernic RG-35XX Plus is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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