Anbernic RG35XX review

The Anbernic RG35XX (2024) is the cheapest way into retro handhelds on this list. Anbernic lists a 3.5-inch 640*480 IPS screen with OCA full lamination, the same H700 quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU at 1.5GHz as the RG35XXSP, a dual-core G31 MP2 GPU, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 64-bit Linux system. Dual TF slots take cards up to 512GB. The 2600mAh battery is rated for 7 hours. It supports 2.4G wireless and wired controllers, HD output to a TV and has a vibration motor, in a body that weighs 0.186 kg. The price was $38.59 on sale against a regular $49.99 when we checked. The published specifications list no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, the battery is the smallest here, and 1GB of RAM keeps it to 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit era games. For a little more, the RG35XXSP adds a clamshell, Wi-Fi and a bigger battery. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

First-time retro buyers on the smallest budget

Price

$38.59 one-time on sale (regular $49.99).

Sale price $38.59 Regular price $49.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 3.5-inch 640*480 IPS screen with OCA full lamination
• H700 quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU at 1.5GHz with a G31 MP2 GPU
• 1GB RAM and 16GB storage with dual TF slots up to 512GB
• 2600mAh battery rated at 7 hours
• HD TV output, vibration motor and support for 2.4G wireless and wired controllers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest device on this list at $38.59 on sale
• Strength: HD output to a TV
• Strength: Weighs 0.186 kg
• Weakness: No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth in the published specifications
• Weakness: Smallest battery on this list at 2600mAh
• Weakness: 1GB of RAM limits it to older systems

Key facts

• Price: $38.59 on sale, regular $49.99
• CPU: H700 quad-core, 1.5GHz
• Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB storage
• Battery: 2600mAh, 7 hours
• Weight: 0.186 kg

Where it ranks

Anbernic RG35XX is No. 8 in our Best Retro Handheld Consoles verdict.