Anbernic
RG300X
- Price
- $88.00
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jul 2021
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 154 grams
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Anbernic RG300X vs. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PAP KIII Plus
- Better screen
- RG300X
- More portable
- RG300X
- Newer model
- RG300X
Main differences
- Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
- Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG300X is roughly 29% smaller and 5% lighter.
- Anbernic RG300X has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
- Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.
- Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Details
Anbernic
PAP KIII Plus
- Price
- $43.00
- OS
- Useless
- Released
- Jan 2016
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 4.3 inch TFT
- Weight
- 162 grams
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | RG300X | PAP KIII Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88.00 | $43.00 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Useless |
| Screen | 3.0 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 480 x 272 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Ingenic JZ4760B |
| CPU | XBurst | XBurst |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | Vivante GC200 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 64 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Internal & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 1200 mAh BP-4L |
| Weight | 154 grams | 162 grams |
| Dimensions | 137 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm | 170 mm x 78 mm x 18 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
- RG300X DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG300X N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PAP KIII Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG300X PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG300X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG300X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG300X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG300X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII 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 RG300X and the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
- Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG300X is roughly 29% smaller and 5% lighter. Anbernic RG300X has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless. Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG300X or the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
- The Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is the cheaper of the two at around $43.00, roughly $45.00 less than the Anbernic RG300X based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG300X or the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
- The Anbernic RG300X is the newer model, released in 2021.
