Device comparison

Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus vs. CoolBaby RS-11

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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RetroGame RS-97 Plus
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Quick verdict

More portable
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
Newer model
CoolBaby RS-11

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RS-11 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is roughly 46% smaller.
  • CoolBaby RS-11 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus.
  • CoolBaby RS-11 runs Proprietary; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus runs RetroFW.

Anbernic

RetroGame RS-97 Plus

Details
Price
$50
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
142 grams

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CoolBaby

CoolBaby RS-11

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jan 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecRetroGame RS-97 PlusCoolBaby RS-11
Price$50Unknown
OSRetroFWProprietary
Screen3.0 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:3Unknown
Resolution320 x 480Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BBroadcom BCM2835
CPUXBurstARM1176JZF-S
GPUVivante GC200Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM128 MB DDR2512 MB DDR
StorageInternal & External MicroSDUnknown
Battery1800 mAh BP-5L3000 mAh
Weight142 gramsUnknown
Dimensions144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm200 mm x 86 mm x 16 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroGame RS-97 PlusCoolBaby RS-11
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

  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS-11 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RS-11 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RS-11 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus and the CoolBaby RS-11?
CoolBaby RS-11 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is roughly 46% smaller. CoolBaby RS-11 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus. CoolBaby RS-11 runs Proprietary; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus runs RetroFW.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus or the CoolBaby RS-11?
The CoolBaby RS-11 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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