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Best Accessories for the Anbernic RG35XX Pro in 2026
2026-06-22
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The Anbernic RG35XX Pro is one of the best horizontal budget handhelds on the market, with shoulder buttons, a clean screen, and great value. A few cheap accessories protect it and extend what it can do. This guide covers the ones worth buying, in the order most people should buy them. For the full rundown on the device, read our Anbernic RG35XX Pro review.
MicroSD Card: Buy This First
Anbernic budget handhelds often ship with an unbranded microSD card, and those cards are the most common cause of corrupted saves and crashes. Swap it out before you load your library. A 128GB or 256GB Samsung EVO Select is the default pick, with fast random reads and a real warranty. For larger libraries, see our best microSD cards guide.
Best Case for the Anbernic RG35XX Pro
The RG35XX Pro is a horizontal handheld, which changes what you want from a case. Unlike a vertical device, the Pro has shoulder buttons on the top edge that stick out and catch on the inside of a bag, so they are the part most worth covering. Look for:
- A landscape shape sized for the Pro. A horizontal case holds the wider body correctly. A vertical case meant for an RG35XX or Mini Plus will not fit.
- Coverage over the shoulder buttons. A rigid shell that wraps the full top edge keeps the L and R buttons from snagging or being pressed in transit.
A semi rigid EVA case cut for the Pro, with a mesh pocket inside for a spare card and cable, is the default pick. If you carry the Pro alongside a charger, a slightly larger padded landscape case keeps the device and its accessories in one pouch.
Best Screen Protector for the Anbernic RG35XX Pro
The Pro's 3.5 inch IPS screen uses OCA full lamination, which already makes the panel feel solid and cuts glare. It is not a touchscreen, so a protector here is purely about keeping that nice laminated surface free of scratches. A 9H tempered glass protector cut for the RG35XX Pro resists keys and coins far better than the basic film it ships with, and a two pack gives you a spare. Because the screen is non-touch, only fit and clarity matter. Clean the panel thoroughly first, since the laminated surface shows dust easily, then lay the glass from one edge and let it self adhere.
TV Output and a Controller
The RG35XX Pro has a Mini HDMI port, so you can play on a TV. Note the port type. You need a Mini HDMI to HDMI cable, not a USB-C adapter. Plug the Mini HDMI end into the handheld and the standard end into your TV, then pair a Bluetooth controller like the 8BitDo SN30 Pro for comfortable couch play.
Charging on the Go
This is a low power device, so a small 10,000mAh USB-C power bank gives you many full charges for very little weight. Add a quality USB-C cable and you are set for travel. See our best power banks guide for details.
What You Do Not Need
- A cooling fan. The RG35XX Pro runs cool. There is nothing to cool.
- AR glasses. Even where a budget Anbernic outputs video, the experience is built around a TV, not USB-C DisplayPort glasses. Save those for an Android flagship or Steam Deck.
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