RG35XX SP
RG35XX SP by Anbernic, priced around $65, Clamshell retro handheld, running Linux, powered by Allwinner H700, with a 3.5 inch display
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Specifications
62 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.
Identity
- Brand
- Anbernic
- Release Date
- 2024 / 05
- Price
- $65 (+ shipping)
- Pricing category
- $050 - $75
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Clamshell
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- Gray, Silver, Transparent Blue, Transparent Black, Transparent Clear, Transparent Green, Transparent Red
- Dimensions
- 89 mm x 85 mm x 27.3 mm (Closed)
- Weight
- 197 grams
- Cooling
- Not documented
Operating system
- Operating System
- Linux
Performance
- System on a Chip
- Allwinner H700
- CPU
- Cortex-A53
- CPU cores
- 4 Cores
- CPU threads
- 4 Threads
- CPU clock speed
- 1.5 GHz
- Architecture
- ARM
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2
- GPU cores
- 2 Cores
- GPU clock speed
- 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR4
- Performance rating
- 10/10 · A+
Display
- Screen size
- 3.5 inch
- Screen type
- IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- PPI
- 228.57 PPI
- Aspect ratio
- 4:3
- Screen refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Screen lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 3300 mAh (Swappable)
- Charge port
- USB-C Top facing
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
Controls
- D-pad
- Cross Upper placement
- Analogs
- Not documented
- Face buttons
- 4 Buttons
- Shoulder buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Dedicated Buttons
- Brightness control
- Button Combination
- Power control
- Button
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
- Video output
- Mini HDMI Top facing
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
- Speaker
- Single Mono Front facing
- Sensors
- Hall magnetic screen closure switch
Emulation grades
- Game Boy
- A
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- A
- Sega Genesis
- A
- Game Boy Advance
- A
- Super Nintendo
- A
- PlayStation 1
- A
- Nintendo DS
- B+
- Nintendo 64
- B
- Dreamcast
- B
- PSP
- C
- Sega Saturn
- C-
- GameCube
- D-
- Wii
- F
- Nintendo 3DS
- F
- PlayStation 2
- F
- Wii U
- F
- Nintendo Switch
- F
- PlayStation 3
- F
- Emulation limit
- SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable
Where To Buy
Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$65 (+ shipping) |
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Anbernic
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$65 (+ shipping) |
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Aliexpress
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$65 (+ shipping) |
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Ebay
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$65 (+ shipping) |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$65 (+ shipping) |
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RG35XX SP Buying Guides & Comparisons
Where this handheld is ranked against the alternatives, and the head-to-heads that compare it directly.
- Retroid Pocket Flip vs Anbernic RG35XX SP Head-to-head against the Retroid Pocket Flip
- Anbernic RG35XX SP vs Miyoo Mini Flip Head-to-head against the RG35XX SP
- Best Clamshell Handhelds in 2026 Shortlisted in this buying guide
- Best Handhelds for NES Emulation Shortlisted in this buying guide
- Best Handhelds for Game Boy Emulation Shortlisted in this buying guide
Quick Take
The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.
RG35XX SP is a retro handheld from Anbernic.
Its clamshell design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.
The device runs Linux, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.
Inside, the Allwinner H700 chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.
Playable Games
Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.
Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension
1992 •Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo
Zool is a fast-paced side-scrolling platformer. The protagonist can run, jump, climb walls, and shoot enemies. Power-ups for Zool are scattered across...
Zoom!
1988 •Sega Genesis
Zoom! is a puzzle game developed/released by Discovery Software in 1988. It features a 3D-like board the player moves around on. Up to two players may...
Zooming Secretary
2012 •Nintendo Entertainment System
Part platformer, part puzzle, part workplace simulator and entirely satirical is what Zooming Secretary is. Playing the role of a secretary in her tri...
Zooo: Action Puzzle Game
2005 •Game Boy Advance
Help control the zoo animals by strategically swapping them around to create rows of the same animals and eliminate them from the board. A well kept z...
Zoop
1995 •PlayStation 1, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo
Fast-paced action-puzzle game where the player eliminates colored shapes that are approaching his alter ego, another colored shape, before they reach...
Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu
1999 •Nintendo 64
A role-playing video game for the Nintendo 64. Battles take place in realtime and the player's party is built out of monsters they train.
Zootto Mahjong!
1998 •Super Nintendo
Zoo-tto Mahjong! is a Nintendo developed and published Super Famicom video game. It was released on July 1, 1998. It is a simple game of Mahjong, of w...
Zork
1977 •PlayStation 1, Sega Saturn
Zork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. The first vers...
ZPF
2025 •Sega Genesis, Nintendo Switch
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive s...
Ztar Attack 0.5: Mario Escape from the Jail
2016 •Nintendo 64
Mario has been arrested for a crime he didn't commit! Can you break out, and uncover a conspiracy along the way?
RG35XX SP — Frequently Asked Questions
Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.
Is the RG35XX SP an official Anbernic product?
The console database lists the RG35XX SP under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the RG35XX SP is an officially licensed Anbernic product.
When was the RG35XX SP released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as 2024 / 05 and the price as $65 (+ shipping) for the RG35XX SP.
What chipset and how much RAM does the RG35XX SP have?
The console database lists the system on a chip as Allwinner H700, the CPU as Cortex-A53, and the RAM as 1 GB LPDDR4 for the RG35XX SP.
What are the RG35XX SP's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the dimensions as 89 mm x 85 mm x 27.3 mm (Closed), the weight as 197 grams, and the battery as 3300 mAh (Swappable) for the RG35XX SP.
Which systems can the RG35XX SP emulate well?
The console database gives the RG35XX SP a grade of B+ or better for 7 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, and Nintendo DS.
Where can I buy the RG35XX SP?
The marketplace rows shown for the RG35XX SP are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.
Sources & Editorial Notes
- Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
- Best Retro Handhelds for Kids — Lost In Consoles research covering this handheld.
- Best Clamshell Retro Handhelds — Lost In Consoles research covering this handheld.
- Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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