What's the difference between the Anbernic RG DS and the Anbernic RG DS Plus?

Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG DS. Anbernic RG DS is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG DS is roughly 8% smaller and 7% lighter. Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14. Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES.

Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG DS or the Anbernic RG DS Plus?

The Anbernic RG DS is the cheaper of the two at around $94.00, roughly $1.00 less than the Anbernic RG DS Plus based on catalog pricing.

Which is newer, the Anbernic RG DS or the Anbernic RG DS Plus?

The Anbernic RG DS Plus is the newer model, released in 2026.

Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG DS or the Anbernic RG DS Plus?

The Anbernic RG DS Plus is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.

Anbernic RG DS vs. Anbernic RG DS Plus

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG DS.
Anbernic RG DS is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
Anbernic RG DS is roughly 8% smaller and 7% lighter.
Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14.
Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES.

Anbernic

RG DS

Details

Price: $85.38
OS: Android 14
Released: Dec 2025
Up to: Dreamcast
Screen: 4.0 inch x2 IPS Touchscreen
Weight: 321 g

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$85.38with code

Amazon

$119.99

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Usually $99.38 · Lowest $96.80As of Oct 24

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1 collector

Anbernic

RG DS Plus

Details

Price: $95.99
OS: Linux
Released: Sep 2026
Up to: Dreamcast
Screen: 4.3 inch x2 IPS Touchscreen
Weight: 344 grams

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$95.99with code

Amazon

$124.99

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Usually $109.99 · Lowest $101.03As of Oct 24

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2 collectors

Specs

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Spec	RG DS	RG DS Plus
Price	$85.38	$95.99
OS	Android 14	Linux
Screen	4.0 inch x2	4.3 inch x2
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Resolution	640 x 480	1024 x 768
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Panel	IPS Touchscreen	IPS Touchscreen
Chipset	RockChip RK3568	RockChip RK3568
CPU	Cortex-A55	Cortex-A55
GPU	Mali-G52 2EE	Mali-G52 2EE
RAM	3 GB	1 GB
Storage	Internal 32 GB, External MicroSD	Dual External MicroSD
Battery	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Weight	321 g	344 grams
Dimensions	160 mm x 91 mm x 21.5 mm	167 mm x 96 mm x 24 mm
Video out	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Stick type	Unknown	Unknown
Analog triggers	No	No
Touch screen	Yes	Yes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG DS and the Anbernic RG DS Plus?: Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG DS. Anbernic RG DS is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG DS is roughly 8% smaller and 7% lighter. Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14. Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG DS or the Anbernic RG DS Plus?: The Anbernic RG DS is the cheaper of the two at around $94.00, roughly $1.00 less than the Anbernic RG DS Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG DS or the Anbernic RG DS Plus?: The Anbernic RG DS Plus is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG DS or the Anbernic RG DS Plus?: The Anbernic RG DS Plus is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.

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