Anbernic RG DS Plus vs. MINILOONG Pocket 1

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Quick verdict

Best value
MINILOONG Pocket 1
Better screen
MINILOONG Pocket 1
More portable
MINILOONG Pocket 1
Newer model
RG DS Plus

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to MINILOONG Pocket 1.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 is roughly 18% smaller and 25% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 61 Hz IPS on MINILOONG Pocket 1.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; MINILOONG Pocket 1 runs Linux (LOONGOS).
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; MINILOONG Pocket 1 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.

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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MINILOONG

MINILOONG Pocket 1

Details
Price
$62.92
OS
Linux (LOONGOS)
Released
Jan 2026
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
258 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG DS PlusMINILOONG Pocket 1
Price$88.12$62.92
OSLinuxLinux (LOONGOS)
Screen4.3 inch x24.0 inch
Resolution1024 x 768960 x 720
Refresh rate60 Hz61 Hz
PanelIPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3568RockChip RK3566
RAM1 GB1 GB LPDDR4X
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 8 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
Weight344 grams258 grams
Dimensions167 mm x 96 mm x 24 mm165.43 mm x 79 mm x 17.8 mm
Video outNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG DS PlusMINILOONG Pocket 1
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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG DS Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG DS Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG DS Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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 MINILOONG Pocket 1?
Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to MINILOONG Pocket 1. MINILOONG Pocket 1 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MINILOONG Pocket 1 is roughly 18% smaller and 25% lighter. Anbernic RG DS Plus has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 61 Hz IPS on MINILOONG Pocket 1. Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; MINILOONG Pocket 1 runs Linux (LOONGOS). Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; MINILOONG Pocket 1 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
The MINILOONG Pocket 1 is the cheaper of the two at around $85.00, roughly $10.00 less than the Anbernic RG DS Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
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 MINILOONG Pocket 1?
The Anbernic RG DS Plus is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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