Anbernic RG-35XX ProRetro / Emulation
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Anbernic RG-35XX Pro
Anbernic · Released Jun 2025 ·
The Anbernic RG-35XX Pro is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the Allwinner H700. It launched at around $50.
8.1
out of 10
$50
Launch price $50
Pros
- +One of the best offerings at the budget price point
- +Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available
- +Small form factor, portable and pocket-friendly
- +Great entry-level price
- +Supports connection to external displays
- +PortMaster support for PC game ports
- +Good battery capacity at 3200 mAh
Cons
- −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
- 1 GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD Internal
- Weight
- 198 g
- Dimensions
- 81 x 128 x 22 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 3.5″
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- No
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 3200 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
Custom firmware
Our verdict
Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.0
Performance3.8
The Anbernic RG-35XX Pro is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the Allwinner H700. It launched at around $50. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: One of the best offerings at the budget price point; Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available; Small form factor, portable and pocket-friendly; Great entry-level price. Trade-offs to note: Unstable emulation on more demanding systems.