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Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 vs. Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380

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RetroGame RS-97
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Quick verdict

Better screen
RetroGame RS-97
More portable
Dingoo A380
Newer model
RetroGame RS-97

Main differences

  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380.
  • Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380 is roughly 18% smaller and 15% lighter.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW; Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380 runs µC/OS-II,.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

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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Dingoo Technology

Dingoo A380

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
µC/OS-II,
Released
Jan 2011
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.2 inch TFT
Weight
120 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroGame RS-97Dingoo A380
Price$60Unknown
OSRetroFWµC/OS-II,
Screen3.0 inch3.2 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution320 x 480400 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BIngenic JZ4755
GPUVivante GC200
RAM128 MB DDR264 MB RAM
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal 4 GB & External MicroSD
Battery1800 mAh BP-5L1700 mAh
Weight142 grams120 grams
Dimensions144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm132 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroGame RS-97Dingoo A380
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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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
  • Dingoo A380 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 Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380?
Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380. Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380 is roughly 18% smaller and 15% lighter. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW; Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380 runs µC/OS-II,. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the Dingoo Technology Dingoo A380?
The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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