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. Gamebox Systems Cartboy
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Cartboy
- Better screen
- RG-280M
- More portable
- Cartboy
- Newer model
- RG-280M
Main differences
- Anbernic RG-280M has similar emulation coverage to Gamebox Systems Cartboy.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 55% smaller and 61% lighter.
- Anbernic RG-280M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Gamebox Systems Cartboy.
- Anbernic RG-280M runs OpenDingux; Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS.
- Anbernic RG-280M is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Details
Gamebox Systems
Cartboy
- Price
- $100
- OS
- Linux - CartOS
- Released
- Jan 2020
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 1.3 inch TFT
- Weight
- 80 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | RG-280M | Cartboy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105 | $100 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Linux - CartOS |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 1.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 240 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Broadcom BCM2835 |
| CPU | XBurst | ARM1176JZF-S |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 512 MB DDR |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 1200 mAh |
| Weight | 204 grams | 80 grams |
| Dimensions | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm | 65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | RG-280M | Cartboy |
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Emulation source notes
- RG-280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG-280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG-280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG-280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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
- Cartboy 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 Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
- Anbernic RG-280M has similar emulation coverage to Gamebox Systems Cartboy. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 55% smaller and 61% lighter. Anbernic RG-280M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Gamebox Systems Cartboy. Anbernic RG-280M runs OpenDingux; Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS. Anbernic RG-280M is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-280M or the Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
- The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $5 less than the Anbernic RG-280M based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-280M or the Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
- The Anbernic RG-280M is the newer model, released in 2020.
