Device comparison

Anbernic RG34XXSP vs. Anbernic RG DS

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG34XXSP
Better screen
RG34XXSP
More portable
RG34XXSP
Newer model
RG DS

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG DS has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG34XXSP.
  • Anbernic RG34XXSP is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG34XXSP is roughly 54% smaller and 45% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG DS has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 110 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG34XXSP.
  • Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14; Anbernic RG34XXSP runs Linux.
  • Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG34XXSP is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG34XXSP

Details
Price
$67
OS
Linux
Released
May 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.4 inch IPS
Weight
178 grams

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Anbernic

RG DS

Details
Price
$94
OS
Android 14
Released
Dec 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch x2 IPS Touchscreen
Weight
321 g

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG34XXSPRG DS
Price$67$94
OSLinuxAndroid 14
Screen3.4 inch4.0 inch x2
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution720 x 480640 x 480
Refresh rate110 Hz60 Hz
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3568
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
RAM2 GB LPDDR43 GB
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 32 GB, External MicroSD
Battery3300 mAh4000 mAh
Weight178 grams321 g
Dimensions82 mm x 83 mm x 25 mm160 mm x 91 mm x 21.5 mm
Video outYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG34XXSPRG 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

  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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
  • RG34XXSP 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 RG34XXSP and the Anbernic RG DS?
Anbernic RG DS has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG34XXSP. Anbernic RG34XXSP is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG34XXSP is roughly 54% smaller and 45% lighter. Anbernic RG DS has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 110 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG34XXSP. Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14; Anbernic RG34XXSP runs Linux. Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG34XXSP is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG34XXSP or the Anbernic RG DS?
The Anbernic RG34XXSP is the cheaper of the two at around $67, roughly $27 less than the Anbernic RG DS based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG34XXSP or the Anbernic RG DS?
The Anbernic RG DS is the newer model, released in 2025.

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