RetroGame RS-97 Plus
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RetroGame RS-97 Plus

Plays everything up to Genesis. PS1 runs with compromises.

Overview

The RetroGame RS-97 Plus is a budget horizontal retro handheld from Anbernic with a 3.0-inch 320×480 TFT screen and runs RetroFW. It is best suited for Genesis, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Genesis. It typically sells for around $50.

Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Chipset
Ingenic JZ4760B
RAM
128 MB DDR2
Battery
1800 mAh BP-5L
Weight
142 grams
OS
RetroFW

Emulation

  1. Classicmixed
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESPlayable
    • GBAGood
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Playable
  2. Mid-genunsupported
    • N64No
    • DSNo
    • PSPNo
    • DreamcastNo
    • SaturnNo
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. Modernunsupported
    • 3DSNo
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

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Specifications

General

Released
January 2018
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
RetroFW
Price range
Budget

Display

Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 (4:3)
Pixel density
133.33 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
Ingenic JZ4760B
CPU
XBurst, 1 cores, 528 MHz - 740 MHz
GPU
Vivante GC200, 250 - 375 MHz
RAM
128 MB DDR2
Storage
Internal & External MicroSD
Architecture
MIPS

Battery and build

Battery
1800 mAh BP-5L
Weight
142 grams
Dimensions
144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Material
Plastic

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
None
Extra buttons
Brightness, Power, Reset

Connectivity

Ports
3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Mono

FAQ

What systems can the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus emulate?

The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus plays systems up to Genesis at excellent quality. It is at its best with Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

Can the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus play Genesis games?

Yes. Genesis performance on the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is rated excellent in our catalog. Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Can the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus play PS1 games?

Only partially. PS1 on the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

How much does the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus cost?

The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus typically sells for around $50, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus run?

The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus ships with RetroFW.

What screen does the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus have?

It has a 3.0 inch TFT display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 480 at 133.33 PPI.

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