Both the RG-35XX SP and the RG-40XXV are entry-level Anbernic devices running Linux on the same Allwinner H700 chip, so their emulation range is identical — covering systems up to and including Dreamcast. The $5 price difference ($65 versus $60) makes the choice largely about form factor: the SP uses a clamshell shell that protects the screen during travel, while the RG-40XXV uses a vertical layout that suits buyers who prefer a classic Game Boy-style grip.
| RG-35XX SP | RG-40XXV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $60 |
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Released | 2024 / 05 | 2024 / 08 |
| Type | Clamshell | Vertical |
| OS | Linux | Linux |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Cooling | ❌ | ❌ |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 228.57 PPI | 200 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 3300 mAh (Swappable) | 3200 mAh |
| Weight | 197 grams | 217 grams |
| Dimensions | 89 mm x 85 mm x 27.3 mm | 92 mm x 139 mm x 13 - 22 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Gray, Silver, Transparent Blue, Transparent Black, Transparent Clear, Transparent Green, Transparent Red | White, Transparent Black, Indigo |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Video out | Mini HDMI Top facing | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Top facing | USB-C Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing | Single Mono Front facing |
| RG-35XX SP | RG-40XXV | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | B+ | B+ |
| Nintendo 64 | B | B |
| Dreamcast | B | B |
| PSP | C | C |
| Sega Saturn | C- | C- |
| GameCube | D- | D- |
| Nintendo 3DS | F | F |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | F | F |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: The RG-40XXV is the cheaper option at $60.
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