Anbernic RG DS Plus vs. Anbernic RG SP

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG SP
More portable
RG SP
Newer model
RG DS Plus

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG SP.
  • Anbernic RG SP is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG SP is roughly 58% smaller and 51% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG SP.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG SP is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Anbernic

RG DS Plus

Details
Price
$88.12
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2026
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.3 inch x2 IPS Touchscreen
Weight
344 grams

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Anbernic

RG SP

Details
Price
$59.43
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2026
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.4 inch IPS
Weight
168 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG DS PlusRG SP
Price$88.12$59.43
Screen4.3 inch x23.4 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution1024 x 768720 x 480
PanelIPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3568Allwinner H700
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEMali-G31 MP2
RAM1 GB1 GB LPDDR4
Battery4000 mAh3300 mAh
Weight344 grams168 grams
Dimensions167 mm x 96 mm x 24 mm83 mm x 82 mm x 23.9 mm
Video outNoYes
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG DS PlusRG SP
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 DS Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG 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 Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG 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 Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG SP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG DS Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG SP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG DS Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG DS Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG SP 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 DS Plus and the Anbernic RG SP?
Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG SP. Anbernic RG SP is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG SP is roughly 58% smaller and 51% lighter. Anbernic RG DS Plus has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG SP. Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG SP is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the Anbernic RG SP?
The Anbernic RG SP is the cheaper of the two at around $65.00, roughly $30.00 less than the Anbernic RG DS Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the Anbernic RG SP?
The Anbernic RG DS Plus is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the Anbernic RG SP?
The Anbernic RG SP is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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