Anbernic Stateside Store via AliExpress has
Anbernic RG35XX (2024) Retro Handheld w/ H700 Chipset for $62.07 - $31.66 auto applied at checkout - $3 w/ code
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Features:- 3.5" 640 x 480 IPS display w/ 4:3 aspect ratio (non-touchscreen)
- Allwinner H700 quad-core chipset
- 1GB RAM
- Dual micro SD card slots (1x 64GB card / 5K games included)
- USB-C port (charging / OTG support)
- Mini HDMI-out port
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Vibration motor
- 2600mAh battery
- Note: No Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Emulates most retro systems up through PS1 / Game Boy Advance and below extremely well. Can emulate a limited amount of mostly lightweight Nintendo DS, N64, Dreamcast and PSP titles (the lack of joysticks and touchscreen can also be a limiting factor).
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Big extended writes that heat up the SD card are the usual cause of death for the cheap cards, and I've filled each of them several times over with ~60GB of PS1/SNES/N64 Roms without issues after flashing and testing various firmware.
Then a little while later, they released this model for cheaper - calling it the "New RG35XX [anbernic.com]" (2024) - which is more or less the same 'body' and battery size as the original 2023 RG35XX that you've mentioned, but with the H700 chipset. This one lacks some of the Plus' features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, bigger battery, has the older shoulder buttons of the 2023 model. etc.
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Community Reviews
The RG35XX 2024 is a budget Linux handheld that stands out for retro emulation and custom firmware support, with the H700 chipset and a low price making it an appealing entry point. The included microSD card is often described as usable, and Anbernic cards are sometimes praised as better than the usual bundled junk, though backing it up or replacing it with a known brand is still advised. The main tradeoffs are the confusing lineup, missing Bluetooth and larger battery versus the Plus, and comfort that can be poor for larger hands. Charging can also be finicky with modern USB C adapters, so a 5W USB A to USB C setup is often needed.
Anbernic shipments reportedly include fairly good Kioxia (Toshiba spinoff) microSD cards that can work well with wipes, rewrites, and custom firmwares.
The RG35XX (2024) can benefit from swapping the included microSD card for a known brand to improve day-to-day use.
The Linux-based model supports custom firmware and OS options such as Knulli for expanded software choices.
The included microSD card can fail without ending the handheld, because firmware can be re-downloaded to a new microSD card.
The RG35XX (2024) lacks Bluetooth, which limits controller options compared with Bluetooth-capable models.
Charging may not work reliably with modern USB-C chargers, and it reportedly needs a 5W charger plus a USB-A to USB-C cable.
The included microSD card can become corrupted on similar handhelds, and the device may become unusable unless the card is immediately copied to a new one.
The included 64GB "5K games" card may omit many Nintendo titles such as Pokémon and Mario.
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