Device comparison

Anbernic RG SP vs. Anbernic RG DS

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

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG DS.
  • Anbernic RG SP is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG SP is roughly 54% smaller and 48% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG SP has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG DS.
  • Anbernic RG SP runs Linux; Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14.
  • Anbernic RG SP is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, NES.

Most played

Most played on RG SP

  1. 1
    TMNT

    TMNT

    1 player · 1 session

RG DS

No logged games yet.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG SPRG DS
Price$65$94
OSLinuxAndroid 14
Screen3.4 inch4.0 inch x2
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution720 x 480640 x 480
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3568
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB LPDDR43 GB
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 32 GB, External MicroSD
Battery3300 mAh4000 mAh
Weight168 grams321 g
Dimensions83 mm x 82 mm x 23.9 mm160 mm x 91 mm x 21.5 mm
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG SPRG DS
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
  • RG DS DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS 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
  • 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 SP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG SP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS 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
  • 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 SP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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
  • RG DS 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 RG DS?
Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG DS. Anbernic RG SP is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG SP is roughly 54% smaller and 48% lighter. Anbernic RG SP has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG DS. Anbernic RG SP runs Linux; Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14. Anbernic RG SP is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG SP or the Anbernic RG DS?
The Anbernic RG SP is the cheaper of the two at around $65, roughly $29 less than the Anbernic RG DS based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG SP or the Anbernic RG DS?
The Anbernic RG SP is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG SP or the Anbernic RG DS?
The Anbernic RG SP is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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