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Anbernic PAP KIII Plus vs. Anbernic RG NANO

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Quick verdict

Best value
PAP KIII Plus
Better screen
RG NANO
More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is about $17 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 77% smaller and 54% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.

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PAP KIII Plus

Details
Price
$43
OS
Useless
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
162 grams

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Specs

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SpecPAP KIII PlusRG NANO
Price$43$60
OSUselessLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Screen4.3 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio16:91:1
Resolution480 x 272240 x 240
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BAllwinner V3s
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUVivante GC200
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh BP-4L1050 mAh
Weight162 grams75 grams
Dimensions170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPAP KIII PlusRG NANO
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • PAP KIII Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG NANO GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG NANO PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG NANO SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus and the Anbernic RG NANO?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is about $17 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 77% smaller and 54% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is the cheaper of the two at around $43, roughly $17 less than the Anbernic RG NANO based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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