Anbernic RG35XX Pluschat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Wireless features finally arrive on the RG35XX line. Commenters highlight that the Plus adds WiFi, Bluetooth controller support, and HDMI output that the original RG35XX lacked, calling these additions dealmaking reasons to upgrade. Users report Bluetooth controllers work once manually mapped in RetroArch, and HDMI output functions well though the image stretches to fullscreen and can lag for at least one buyer. Combined with Dreamcast, PSP, and DS emulation, several reviewers see it as a compelling mini console for travel.

Custom firmware transforms the experience beyond stock OS. Multiple users say Batocera, GarlicOS, MinUI, and muOS drastically improve performance versus the clunky stock software, with muOS praised for a five-second boot and Batocera enabling shaders, upscaling, and smoother Dreamcast/PSP play. However, several commenters note Batocera drains the battery much faster than stock OS, sometimes lasting only a day instead of three, and one user still prefers stock OS for its more efficient power management despite fewer features.

Build quality impresses most, but small issues persist. Fans praise the RG35XX Plus's solid, Game Boy Color-like feel, light 186-gram weight, and pocketable vertical form factor, with several comparing it favorably to the Miyoo Mini and Miyoo Mini Plus. Some buyers wish for a transparent purple color option and stereo speakers instead of mono. A few unlucky owners reported faulty units with buzzing speakers or a headphone jack that stopped working, and the compact 3.5-inch screen remains a sticking point for some.