Device comparison

Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 vs. CoolBaby RG19

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

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RetroGame RS-97

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Quick verdict

Better screen
RetroGame RS-97
More portable
RetroGame RS-97
Newer model
CoolBaby RG19

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is about 15% lighter.
  • CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
  • CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW.
  • CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

Anbernic

RetroGame RS-97

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
142 grams

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CoolBaby

CoolBaby RG19

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
167 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRetroGame RS-97CoolBaby RG19
Price$60Unknown
OSRetroFWLinux
Screen3.0 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:3Unknown
Resolution320 x 480Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BActions ATJ2279B
CPUXBurstActions ATJ2279B
GPUVivante GC200"Built in GPU"
RAM128 MB DDR2Unknown
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1800 mAh BP-5LUnknown
Weight142 grams167 grams
Dimensions144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mmUnknown
Video outNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroGame RS-97CoolBaby RG19
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 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 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 RG19 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 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RG19 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 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 and the CoolBaby RG19?
CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is about 15% lighter. CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW. CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the CoolBaby RG19?
The CoolBaby RG19 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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