I’ve been using the Anbernic RG34XXSP for about 4 months now and honestly it has been a great little retro handheld.
First off, it still works perfectly. No issues with the hardware so far. The controls feel solid and responsive, which is important for retro games where timing matters.
The console supports a wide range of retro systems, so I’ve been able to play a lot of classic games without any problems. Performance has been smooth for the systems it’s meant to emulate.
The battery life is decent. It’s not extraordinary, but it’s perfectly usable. I usually carry a power bank anyway, so for me it hasn’t been an issue at all.
Another thing I like is that it has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, plus two SD card slots, which gives you flexibility for storage and updates. It’s also surprisingly fun to use it for more than just games - I’ve uploaded music, old cartoons/movies, and even some ebooks, and it works nicely as a small all-in-one entertainment device.
Now about the SD card complaints I see in some reviews. The SD card that comes with the console is a cheap generic Chinese card, and that’s honestly something you should already know before buying. A quick Google search or a look at Reddit would tell you the same thing.
What you should do when you receive the console is:
1. Buy a 32–64GB SD card from a reliable brand (I recommend SanDisk or Samsung).
2. Get a card reader.
3. Use an SD card cloning software/device to clone the data from the stock card to the new one.
That’s it - problem solved.
If your original card fails before you can clone it, it’s still not a big problem. Just insert a new empty SD card, turn the console on, and it will automatically generate the required folders and files. After that you can simply add your own games. There are tons of YouTube tutorials showing how to add games to these consoles, and nowadays you can also use tools like ChatGPT to figure it out.
Overall, after 4 months I’m very happy with the RG34XXSP. If you like retro gaming and want a compact handheld that can do more than just play games, it’s definitely worth it.
