Anbernic
RG-280M
- Price
- $105
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jun 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 204 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG-280M vs. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Digi RetroBoy
- Better screen
- RG-280M
- More portable
- Digi RetroBoy
- Newer model
- RG-280M
Main differences
- Anbernic RG-280M has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG-280M is roughly 2% smaller and 85% lighter.
- Anbernic RG-280M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Digiretro Digi RetroBoy.
- Anbernic RG-280M runs OpenDingux; Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary.
Details
Digiretro
Digi RetroBoy
- Price
- $104
- OS
- Proprietary
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 110 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | RG-280M | Digi RetroBoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105 | $104 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Proprietary |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 480 x 320 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Proprietary |
| CPU | XBurst | ARM7 & ARM9 |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | "Dedicated GPU (60 fps)" |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 50 MHz DRAM |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 1000 mAh |
| Weight | 204 grams | 110 grams |
| Dimensions | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm | 130 mm x 65 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RG-280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Digi RetroBoy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-280M and the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
- Anbernic RG-280M has stronger listed emulation coverage. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-280M is roughly 2% smaller and 85% lighter. Anbernic RG-280M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Digiretro Digi RetroBoy. Anbernic RG-280M runs OpenDingux; Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-280M or the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
- The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the cheaper of the two at around $104, roughly $1 less than the Anbernic RG-280M based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-280M or the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
- The Anbernic RG-280M is the newer model, released in 2020.
