Anbernic RG-34XXSPRetro / Emulation
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Anbernic RG-34XXSP
Anbernic · Released May 2025 ·
The Anbernic RG-34XXSP is a 3.4" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the Allwinner H700. It launched at around $65.
8.5
out of 10
$65
Launch price $65
Pros
- +Nostalgic design borrowing from the original GBA SP
- +Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available
- +Ideal 3:2 aspect ratio for Game Boy Advance
- +Can be connected to a larger display
- +PortMaster support for PC game ports
- +Clamshell design protects the screen when not in use
- +Good battery capacity at 3300 mAh
Cons
- −Device can feel bulky when closed
- −Unstable emulation on more demanding systems
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Playable
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSPlayable
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnLimited
DreamcastPlayable
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPLimited
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Allwinner H700
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD Internal
- Weight
- 178 g
- Dimensions
- 82 x 83 x 25 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 3.4″
- Resolution
- 720 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 110 Hz
- Touchscreen
- No
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 3300 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- No
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Linux
Also plays natively: Linux
Our verdict
Value10.0
Build6.9
Screen8.7
Performance3.9
The Anbernic RG-34XXSP is a 3.4" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the Allwinner H700. It launched at around $65. It carries 2 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Nostalgic design borrowing from the original GBA SP; Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available; Ideal 3:2 aspect ratio for Game Boy Advance; Can be connected to a larger display. Trade-offs to note: Device can feel bulky when closed; Unstable emulation on more demanding systems.