Anbernic
RG-280V
- Price
- $70
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Nov 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 125 grams
No reviews yet
1 collector
Device comparison
Anbernic RG-280V vs. WaveShare GamePi43
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG-280V
- More portable
- RG-280V
- Newer model
- RG-280V
Main differences
- WaveShare GamePi43 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG-280V is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG-280V is roughly 63% smaller and 75% lighter.
- Anbernic RG-280V runs OpenDingux; WaveShare GamePi43 runs Linux (RetroPie).
Details
WaveShare
GamePi43
- Price
- $80
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Aug 2019
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 500 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Community signal
Collectors
RG-280V1
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Rating
RG-280VNo reviews yet
GamePi43No reviews yet
Logged play
RG-280VNo logged sessions yet
GamePi43No logged sessions yet
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | RG-280V | GamePi43 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $80 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 5:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Broadcom BCM2837B0 |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2100 mAh | 18650 x2 |
| Weight | 125 grams | 500 grams |
| Dimensions | 78 mm x 89 mm x 18 mm | 171 mm x 111 mm x 34 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| 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-280V DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- RG-280V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280V N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GamePi43 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG-280V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280V PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GamePi43 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG-280V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GamePi43 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG-280V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-280V and the WaveShare GamePi43?
- WaveShare GamePi43 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-280V is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-280V is roughly 63% smaller and 75% lighter. Anbernic RG-280V runs OpenDingux; WaveShare GamePi43 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-280V or the WaveShare GamePi43?
- The Anbernic RG-280V is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $10 less than the WaveShare GamePi43 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-280V or the WaveShare GamePi43?
- The Anbernic RG-280V is the newer model, released in 2020.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-280V or the WaveShare GamePi43?
- The Anbernic RG-280V is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
