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Anbernic RG35XX SP
GBA SP style clamshell
AnbernicLinux / GarlicOS / MUOS
Price~$95Score92/100Bat2,600mAhWt~~186g
MSRP updated Apr 2026
- Clamshell design
- Screen protection
- Same H700 chip
Bottom line
GBA SP style clamshell.
- Strongest suit
- SNES / Genesis (98/100)
- Best for
- Screen protection when closed
- Main tradeoff
- Smaller battery than Plus (2,600mAh)
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Screen protection when closed
- Nostalgia for GBA SP form factor
- Same performance as RG35XX Plus in clamshell
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Smaller battery than Plus (2,600mAh)
- No Wi-Fi in base model
- Slightly thicker when closed
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Anbernic RG35XX SP |
|---|---|
| Display | 3.5" IPS 640x480 |
| Chipset | H700 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| RAM | 1GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 64GB + microSD |
| Battery | 2,600mAh |
| Weight | ~~186g |
| Wireless | BT 4.2 (Wi-Fi optional) |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD |
| OS | Linux / GarlicOS / MUOS |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PS1 / GBA
95
SNES / Genesis
98
Portability
88
Battery
85
Value
92
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