Device comparison

Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 vs. Revo K101 Plus

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Quick verdict

Best value
RetroGame RS-97
Better screen
RetroGame RS-97
Newer model
RetroGame RS-97

Main differences

  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to Revo K101 Plus.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Revo K101 Plus.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW; Revo K101 Plus runs Proprietary.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Revo K101 Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, GBA.

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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Revo

K101 Plus

Details
Price
$75
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jan 2012
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
142 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRetroGame RS-97K101 Plus
Price$60$75
OSRetroFWProprietary
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BProprietary
CPUXBurstARM7 & ARM9
GPUVivante GC200"Dedicated GPU (60 fps)"
RAM128 MB DDR250 MHz DRAM
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1800 mAh BP-5L890 mAh BL-5B

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroGame RS-97K101 Plus
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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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
  • K101 Plus 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 Revo K101 Plus?
Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to Revo K101 Plus. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Revo K101 Plus. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW; Revo K101 Plus runs Proprietary. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Revo K101 Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the Revo K101 Plus?
The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $15 less than the Revo K101 Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the Revo K101 Plus?
The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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