Anbernic
RetroGame RS-97
- Price
- $60
- OS
- RetroFW
- Released
- Jun 2019
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 142 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 vs. PowKiddy X19
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PowKiddy X19
- Better screen
- RetroGame RS-97
- More portable
- RetroGame RS-97
- Newer model
- PowKiddy X19
Main differences
- PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
- PowKiddy X19 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 66% smaller and 51% lighter.
- PowKiddy X19 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
- PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW.
- PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy X19
- Price
- $52
- OS
- µC/OS-II
- Released
- Nov 2019
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 7.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 290 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | RetroGame RS-97 | PowKiddy X19 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $52 |
| OS | RetroFW | µC/OS-II |
| Screen | 3.0 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4760B | Actions ATJ2279B |
| CPU | XBurst | Actions ATJ2279B |
| GPU | Vivante GC200 | "Built in GPU" |
| RAM | 128 MB DDR2 | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD | Internal & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1800 mAh BP-5L | 1800 mAh |
| Weight | 142 grams | 290 grams |
| Dimensions | 144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm | 239 mm x 113 mm x 15 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | RetroGame RS-97 | PowKiddy X19 |
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Emulation source notes
- RetroGame RS-97 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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
- PowKiddy X19 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 PowKiddy X19?
- PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. PowKiddy X19 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 66% smaller and 51% lighter. PowKiddy X19 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW. PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the PowKiddy X19?
- The PowKiddy X19 is the cheaper of the two at around $52, roughly $8 less than the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the PowKiddy X19?
- The PowKiddy X19 is the newer model, released in 2019.
