Device comparison

Anbernic RG SP vs. Anbernic RG35XX SP

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

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RG SP
RG35XX SP

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Quick verdict

More portable
RG SP
Newer model
RG SP

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX SP.
  • Anbernic RG SP is roughly 10% smaller and 13% lighter.

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG SPRG35XX SP
Screen3.4 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution720 x 480640 x 480
Weight168 grams192 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 82 mm x 23.9 mm89 mm x 85 mm x 27.3 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG SPRG35XX 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 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
  • RG35XX 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 SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX SP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
  • RG35XX SP N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG SP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX SP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX SP PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX SP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • RG35XX SP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX SP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG SP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX SP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX SP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX SP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX SP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG SP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX SP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX SP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • RG35XX SP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG35XX SP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX 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 SP and the Anbernic RG35XX SP?
Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX SP. Anbernic RG SP is roughly 10% smaller and 13% lighter.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG SP or the Anbernic RG35XX SP?
The Anbernic RG SP is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG SP or the Anbernic RG35XX SP?
The Anbernic RG35XX SP is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 14 collectors tracking it.

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