Device comparison

Anbernic RG35XX Plus vs. Anbernic RG40XXV

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG40XXV
More portable
RG35XX Plus
Newer model
RG40XXV

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG40XXV has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX Plus.
  • Anbernic RG40XXV is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG35XX Plus is roughly 26% smaller and 14% lighter.

Anbernic

RG35XX Plus

Details
Price
$64
OS
Linux
Released
Nov 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
186 grams

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Anbernic

RG40XXV

Details
Price
$60
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
217 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG35XX PlusRG40XXV
Price$64$60
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Battery3300 mAh3200 mAh
Weight186 grams217 grams
Dimensions81 mm x 117 mm x 22 mm92 mm x 139 mm x 13 - 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG35XX PlusRG40XXV
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

  • RG35XX Plus 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
  • RG40XXV 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 Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG40XXV N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG40XXV PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG40XXV Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35XX Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG40XXV GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG35XX Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG40XXV 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 RG35XX Plus and the Anbernic RG40XXV?
Anbernic RG40XXV has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX Plus. Anbernic RG40XXV is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG35XX Plus is roughly 26% smaller and 14% lighter.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus or the Anbernic RG40XXV?
The Anbernic RG40XXV is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $4 less than the Anbernic RG35XX Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus or the Anbernic RG40XXV?
The Anbernic RG40XXV is the newer model, released in 2024.

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