Question 1

Can the Anbernic RG DS Plus run PlayStation 2?

Accepted Answer

No. The Anbernic RG DS Plus cannot run PlayStation 2 at a playable speed — the hardware isn't built for it. For PlayStation 2 you'll want one of the stronger handhelds listed below instead.

Question 2

Can the Anbernic RG DS Plus run GameCube?

Accepted Answer

Barely. The Anbernic RG DS Plus struggles with GameCube. A few of the lightest titles are tolerable, but most games — certainly Metroid Prime and F-Zero GX — run too slowly to enjoy. If GameCube matters to you, look at a stronger device below.

Question 3

Can the Anbernic RG DS Plus run Nintendo Wii?

Accepted Answer

No. The Anbernic RG DS Plus cannot run Nintendo Wii at a playable speed — the hardware isn't built for it. For Nintendo Wii you'll want one of the stronger handhelds listed below instead.

Question 4

Can the Anbernic RG DS Plus run Nintendo Switch?

Accepted Answer

No. The Anbernic RG DS Plus cannot run Nintendo Switch at a playable speed — the hardware isn't built for it. For Nintendo Switch you'll want one of the stronger handhelds listed below instead.

Question 5

Can the Anbernic RG DS Plus run Nintendo 3DS?

Accepted Answer

Barely. The Anbernic RG DS Plus struggles with Nintendo 3DS. A few of the lightest titles are tolerable, but most games — certainly The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate — run too slowly to enjoy. If Nintendo 3DS matters to you, look at a stronger device below.

Question 6

Can the Anbernic RG DS Plus run PSP?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with minor compromises. The Anbernic RG DS Plus handles PSP well — most games run at full speed, and only the heaviest titles like God of War: Chains of Olympus and Gran Turismo PSP may need light frameskip or a small resolution drop. Lighter games such as Daxter and Patapon are no trouble.

Question 7

Can the Anbernic RG DS Plus run Nintendo DS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Nintendo DS at full speed. Even demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and Nintendogs play smoothly, so the whole Nintendo DS library is comfortably within reach.

Question 8

Can the Anbernic RG DS Plus run Nintendo 64?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Nintendo 64 at full speed. Even demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Perfect Dark play smoothly, so the whole Nintendo 64 library is comfortably within reach.

Device	GB/GBA SNES	NES	PS1	DS	N64	DC	PSP	SAT	GC	3DS	WII	PS2	WII U	SW	PS3
RG DS PlusRockChip RK3568	GB/GBA SNESA	NESA	PS1A	DSA	N64A-	DCA-	PSPB+	SATB	GCD	3DSD	WIIF	PS2F	WII UF	SWF	PS3F
Valve Steam Deck ✕AMD Van Gogh · 15W	GB/GBA SNESA	NESA	PS1A	DSA	N64A	DCA	PSPA	SATA	GCA	3DSA	WIIA	PS2A	WII UA	SWB+	PS3C-
ASUS ROG Ally ✕AMD Z1 Extreme · 25W	GB/GBA SNESA	NESA	PS1A	DSA	N64A	DCA	PSPA	SATA	GCA	3DSA	WIIA	PS2A	WII UA	SWA-	PS3B
AYN Odin 2 ✕Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	GB/GBA SNESA	NESA	PS1A	DSA	N64A	DCA	PSPA	SATA	GCA	3DSA	WIIA	PS2A	WII UC+	SWB+	PS3F
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro ✕Dimensity 1100	GB/GBA SNESA	NESA	PS1A	DSA	N64A	DCA	PSPA	SATA	GCB+	3DSB-	WIIB	PS2A-	WII UD	SWD+	PS3F

Console	Rating	What that means
Game Boy / Color	A	Full speed
NES	A	Full speed
Genesis / Mega Drive	A	Full speed
Game Boy Advance	A	Full speed
SNES	A	Full speed
PlayStation 1	A	Full speed
Nintendo DS	A	Full speed	Details →
Nintendo 64	A-	Full speed	Details →
Dreamcast	A-	Full speed	Details →
PSP	B+	Great — minor frameskip	Details →
Sega Saturn	B	Great — minor frameskip
GameCube	D	Barely playable	Details →
Nintendo 3DS	D	Barely playable	Details →
Nintendo Wii	F	Won't run	Details →
PlayStation 2	F	Won't run	Details →
Switch	F	Won't run	Details →
Wii U	F	Won't run
PlayStation 3	F	Won't run

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