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Anbernic RG35XXSP Retro Game Emulation Console w/ 3.5" Flip-Open Display

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Geekbuying has Anbernic RG35XXSP Retro Game Emulation Console on sale from $68.16 - $8.17 off when you apply promo code NNN1IGRL in cart = $59.99. Shipping is free (10-20 business days when you select Priority Line at checkout).

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Available options:Product Specs:
  • Classic flip-open clamshell design
  • 3.5" 640x480 resolution IPS display (non-touchscreen)
  • Allwinner H700 quad-core processor
  • 1GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • Two microSD card slots
  • Two USB-C Ports (one for charging, one w/ OTG support)
  • Mini HDMI Port (for output to TV/monitor)
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi (w/ Moonlight streaming support)
  • Bluetooth 4.2 (only supports Bluetooth controllers; no Bluetooth audio support)
  • Video file player app (mkv, mp4 & more), music file player app (flac, mp3 & more), e-reader app (txt format)
  • Single speaker
  • 3300mAh lithium-polymer battery
  • Linux-based operating system
  • 30+ emulators pre-installed (note: game compatibility/performance can vary).
  • Released May 17, 2024

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About the product:
    • The Anbernic RG35XXSP or RG35XX SP, ANBERNIC's first clamshell handheld, closely resembles the classic Game Boy Advance SP and can emulate consoles such as NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, and some PSP games. Despite being slightly larger in thickness and weight, the RG35XXSP is almost identical in size and buttons to the classic Gameboy Advance SP design. It offers similar specs to Anbernic's recent RG35XX Plus and RG35XX H models, including a 3.5-inch IPS screen with a 640 x 480 resolution, Allwinner H700 chipset, Dual-core G31 MP2 GPU, and 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM, in addition to a 3300mAh battery supporting an autonomy of up to 8 hours. This makes it powerful enough to emulate titles from 5th and 6th generation consoles like the SEGA Dreamcast (performance may vary per title) and Sony PlayStation.
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    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Geekbuying has Anbernic RG35XXSP Retro Game Emulation Console on sale from $68.16 - $8.17 off when you apply promo code NNN1IGRL in cart = $59.99. Shipping is free (10-20 business days when you select Priority Line at checkout).

Thanks to Deal Hunter Red_Liz for sharing this deal.

Available options:Product Specs:
  • Classic flip-open clamshell design
  • 3.5" 640x480 resolution IPS display (non-touchscreen)
  • Allwinner H700 quad-core processor
  • 1GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • Two microSD card slots
  • Two USB-C Ports (one for charging, one w/ OTG support)
  • Mini HDMI Port (for output to TV/monitor)
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi (w/ Moonlight streaming support)
  • Bluetooth 4.2 (only supports Bluetooth controllers; no Bluetooth audio support)
  • Video file player app (mkv, mp4 & more), music file player app (flac, mp3 & more), e-reader app (txt format)
  • Single speaker
  • 3300mAh lithium-polymer battery
  • Linux-based operating system
  • 30+ emulators pre-installed (note: game compatibility/performance can vary).
  • Released May 17, 2024

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About the product:
    • The Anbernic RG35XXSP or RG35XX SP, ANBERNIC's first clamshell handheld, closely resembles the classic Game Boy Advance SP and can emulate consoles such as NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, and some PSP games. Despite being slightly larger in thickness and weight, the RG35XXSP is almost identical in size and buttons to the classic Gameboy Advance SP design. It offers similar specs to Anbernic's recent RG35XX Plus and RG35XX H models, including a 3.5-inch IPS screen with a 640 x 480 resolution, Allwinner H700 chipset, Dual-core G31 MP2 GPU, and 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM, in addition to a 3300mAh battery supporting an autonomy of up to 8 hours. This makes it powerful enough to emulate titles from 5th and 6th generation consoles like the SEGA Dreamcast (performance may vary per title) and Sony PlayStation.
  • About the deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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SaraAB87
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Just saw a reddit post where one guy had one explode on him, be careful if you buy this.
ScoobieSnax
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Go on Aliexpress and you can get the 128gb version for less than this. There is a coupon link at the top of listing. I used an $8 off $60 purchase, for a total of $56.20 for the 128gb version with free shipping.

Make sure to make a backup image of the microsd when you get it as these no name cards have a high rate of failures.

Can't post Aliexpress link as SD will delete post.
cymek
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I understand the nostalgia of the original GBA. The form factor, plugging in the carts... it's all great. EXCEPT the original GBA screen. It was HORRIBLE. You had to have just the right amount of ambient light, too much (like being outside) and the glare washed out the screen, too little and you couldn't see anything. To play in low level light you needed a third party light that plugged into the port on the top of the GBA, which meant angling the GBA just right so you didn't have light glare AND the light head wasn't in the way. The AGS-001 SP was slightly better as it had a backlight, but playing outside was still difficult, and the battery didn't last nearly as long as desired for daytrip car rides. Night play was better though. The AGS-101 has an updated, better screen. But you will be hard pressed to find one of those in good condition anywhere near $80.

These Anbernic emulators don't have the same nostalgia, but the screens are FAR nicer, the battery lasts way longer, and you can carry all your "backups" on one SDC card. I originally got the Powkiddy V30 for my son as a really cheap gaming option, but found myself envious so I bought the original Anbernic RG35XX for myself. Since then, I haven't even once been tempted to break out my GBA.

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Red_LizMay 31, 2024 08:27 PM
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Anyone tried this yet? Looks like it was just released earlier this month.
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank SaraAB87

Just saw a reddit post where one guy had one explode on him, be careful if you buy this.
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RobertL5359May 31, 2024 08:49 PM
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Quote from Red_Liz :
Anyone tried this yet? Looks like it was just released earlier this month.
Check r/SBCGaming on Reddit.

There's a lot of devices out there and one gets release almost every month. But this looks like a decent one for GBA and older Nintendo games. I believe it can also do N64, PSP and maybe up to​ PS1 and NDS (switching screens). There are a few Youtube videos that will give you a better idea.
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bob_e_digitalMay 31, 2024 09:39 PM
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How are people's experience with purchasing from Geekbuying?
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barrera_jJun 01, 2024 02:44 AM
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Quote from Red_Liz :
Anyone tried this yet? Looks like it was just released earlier this month.
there's dozen of videos on YOUTUBE since a week ago
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videotraderJun 01, 2024 03:34 AM
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Got the blue. I've ordered from them before, never had a problem. Now comes the wait Smilie
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DonChuboJun 01, 2024 04:26 PM
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My son got one of these, was delivered this week. Was ready to go out of the box and it's really nice. For $60, a no-brainer. Ordered one for myself.
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ThatCoolDudeJun 02, 2024 02:14 AM
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Just got mine on Wednesday, I would say it's definitely worth it if you like the form factor. It's a tiny bit cramped, but the cool/ nostalgia element of it makes up for it. It comes pre loaded with a lot of games too, which is a plus.
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badwolf4Jun 02, 2024 05:02 AM
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I'm tempted. For anyone who has this or the other models made by ANBERNIC, did you keep the SD (TF??) card that it came with or swap it out? I'm not too familiar with handhelds beyond a Steam deck and I'm torn between ordering this to play out of the box or have to buy SD cards and then try and figure out what to do.
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videotraderJun 02, 2024 05:13 AM
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Quote from badwolf4 :
I'm tempted. For anyone who has this or the other models made by ANBERNIC, did you keep the SD (TF??) card that it came with or swap it out? I'm not too familiar with handhelds beyond a Steam deck and I'm torn between ordering this to play out of the box or have to buy SD cards and then try and figure out what to do.
Backup the sd card day one and then you can go from there. Recommend getting a name brand card for long term. As long as you have it backed up, you'll be good.
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outzJun 02, 2024 03:51 PM
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nice... preordered this directly from ambernic for slightly more $. still waiting on it to arrive
Last edited by outz June 2, 2024 at 02:24 PM.
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By-TorJun 02, 2024 04:23 PM
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Thanks, I just bought one for my son!
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AnnieclayfaceJun 02, 2024 04:27 PM
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Quote from Red_Liz :
Anyone tried this yet? Looks like it was just released earlier this month.
Bought it and it's a lot of nostalgic fun though it can cramp my average hands. Replicates the old Gameboy SP feeling well. For the price, it was well worth the impulse buy.
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fvp1992Jun 02, 2024 04:34 PM
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I have one purchased from ambernic direct the day of release. I love it for replaying all the GBA games I grew up on. If you liked the feel of GBA SP this will feel very much the same.

This deal saves you the cost of shipping which was $12 for me to NY.

Currently playing Pokemon Unbound on it daily.
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