Device comparison

Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 vs. LDK Game

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
LDK Game
Better screen
RetroGame RS-97
More portable
LDK Game
Newer model
RetroGame RS-97

Main differences

  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to LDK Game.
  • LDK Game is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • LDK Game is roughly 27% smaller and 30% lighter.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on LDK Game.

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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LDK / Wolsen

LDK Game

Details
Price
$50
OS
RetroFW
Released
Apr 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.6 inch TFT
Weight
100 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroGame RS-97LDK Game
Price$60$50
Screen3.0 inch2.6 inch
Resolution320 x 480320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
Battery1800 mAh BP-5L1020 mAh BL-5C
Weight142 grams100 grams
Dimensions144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm88 mm x 76 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroGame RS-97LDK Game
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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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
  • LDK Game 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 LDK Game?
Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to LDK Game. LDK Game is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. LDK Game is roughly 27% smaller and 30% lighter. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on LDK Game.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the LDK Game?
The LDK Game is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $10 less than the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the LDK Game?
The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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