Tianjian Retro Handheld Game Console vs Anbernic RG 35XXSP

The Anbernic RG 35XXSP is the better buy for anyone who actually wants to play. It runs emulators for many classic systems on a 3.5-inch 640x480 screen, has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a 3300mAh battery rated around 8 hours, and a clamshell build that protects the screen. The Tianjian handheld is a toy-grade plug-and-play with 400 fixed games, a small LCD and AV output to an NTSC TV. Owners of the Anbernic praise the screen and controls; the Tianjian is fine for a cheap gift or a young child, not for serious retro play.

• Choose the Tianjian handheld if you want a simple, self-contained gift for a child or a casual player and never want to load games or configure anything.
• Choose the Anbernic RG 35XXSP if you want a real retro handheld with a sharp screen, long battery life, wireless controllers and room to add your own game files.