C Tier SoC • Allwinner H700 / ARM Cortex-A53 Budget TierClamshell • 192g
Anbernic RG35XX SP Emulation Compatibility & FPS Matrix
Viral Game Boy Advance SP Nostalgia Clamshell Under $65
The most popular sub-$65 retro handheld on TikTok and YouTube for good reason. Throw it in your jeans pocket and play GBA, PS1, and SNES anywhere.
Switch⚪ No
PS2⚪ No
GameCube⚪ No
3DS⚪ No
PSP🔴 Slow
N64🟡 Playable
GBA🟢 60 FPS
Street Price$64
Display:3.5" 640x480 IPS OCA Laminated
Processor:Allwinner H700 / ARM Cortex-A53 Budget Tier
Memory & OS:1GB LPDDR4 • Linux (64-bit)
Battery:3300 mAh
Best Custom OS:muOS (MustardOS) or Knulli (Batocera)
✓ Why Buy Anbernic RG35XX SP
- +Clamshell hinge protects the screen in your pocket—no carrying case needed
- +Closing the lid automatically saves your game and enters deep sleep with muOS
- +Flawless PS1, GBA, SNES, Genesis, Arcade, and PortMaster performance
- +Built-in Wi-Fi (RetroAchievements), Bluetooth, and mini-HDMI TV output
✕ Known Limitations
- −No analog sticks—uncomfortable for N64, Dreamcast, or 3D PSP movement
- −Cannot run PS2, GameCube, or 3DS games
🧠 Silicon Breakdown: Allwinner H700 / ARM Cortex-A53 Budget Tier
Powers the viral $55-$69 Anbernic XX line (RG35XX SP, RG35XX Plus, RG40XX H). Flawless for 8-bit, 16-bit, GBA, and PS1 with CRT shaders, plus light N64/Dreamcast/PSP, but cannot run PS2, GameCube, or 3DS.
CPU: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz
GPU: Dual-Core Mali-G31 MP2
Turnip Drivers: Not Supported
2 Perfect • 5 Playable with Tweaks
Anbernic RG35XX SP Game Compatibility & Settings Matrix
| Game Title | System | Performance Verdict | Upscale Res | Emulator & Cycle Tweak | Full Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| God of War II | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Shadow of the Colossus | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Need for Speed: Most Wanted | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Burnout 3: Takedown | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Gran Turismo 4 | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Silent Hill 2 (Director’s Cut) | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Final Fantasy X | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Resident Evil 4 | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Super Mario Sunshine | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| God of War: Chains of Olympus | PSP | 🔴 21 FPS Slowdown (Underpowered) | 1x Native (Frameskip 2) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII | PSP | 🟡 28 FPS Playable (With Tweaks) | 1x Native (Frameskip 1) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Monster Hunter Freedom Unite | PSP | 🟡 28 FPS Playable (With Tweaks) | 1x Native (Frameskip 1) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories | PSP | 🔴 21 FPS Slowdown (Underpowered) | 1x Native (Frameskip 2) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | 3DS | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D | 3DS | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Super Mario Odyssey | Switch | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Switch | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | N64 | 🟢 30 FPS Locked (1x) | 1x Native (Rice / Parallel) | Mupen64Plus-Next • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Pokémon Emerald & Unbound (GBA) | GBA | 🟢 60 FPS Locked (Integer) | Integer Scaled + LCD3x Shader | RetroArch • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Black | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Tekken 5 | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Metroid Prime | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| F-Zero GX | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Switch | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Persona 5 Royal | Switch | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| God of War: Ghost of Sparta | PSP | 🔴 21 FPS Slowdown (Underpowered) | 1x Native (Frameskip 2) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix | PSP | 🔴 21 FPS Slowdown (Underpowered) | 1x Native (Frameskip 2) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Super Mario Galaxy | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Persona 3 Portable | PSP | 🟡 28 FPS Playable (With Tweaks) | 1x Native (Frameskip 1) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds | 3DS | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Switch | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Burnout Revenge | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 | PS2 | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Luigi's Mansion | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour | GameCube | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories | PSP | 🟡 28 FPS Playable (With Tweaks) | 1x Native (Frameskip 1) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Daxter | PSP | 🟡 28 FPS Playable (With Tweaks) | 1x Native (Frameskip 1) | PPSSPP • 100% (Default) | Config → |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 3D | 3DS | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Fire Emblem: Three Houses | Switch | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |
| Metroid Dread | Switch | 🔴 Incompatible (Allwinner Limit) | N/A | N/A • N/A | Config → |