Anbernic RG300X vs. Bittboy Pocket Go S30

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket Go S30
More portable
RG300X
Newer model
RG300X

Main differences

  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is about $28 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG300X is roughly 16% smaller and 5% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; Bittboy Pocket Go S30 runs Simple30.
  • Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Anbernic

RG300X

Details
Price
$88.00
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
154 grams

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Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen

Pocket Go S30

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
Simple30
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG300XPocket Go S30
Price$88.00$60.00
OSOpenDinguxSimple30
Screen3.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480480 x 320
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Allwinner A33
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUVivante GC860Mali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR2512 MB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh2600 mAh
Weight154 grams162 grams
Dimensions137 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm160 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG300XPocket Go S30
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

  • RG300X DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • RG300X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Pocket Go S30 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG300X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG300X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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 RG300X and the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
Bittboy Pocket Go S30 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is about $28 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG300X is roughly 16% smaller and 5% lighter. Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; Bittboy Pocket Go S30 runs Simple30. Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG300X or the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
The Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $28.00 less than the Anbernic RG300X based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG300X or the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
The Anbernic RG300X is the newer model, released in 2021.

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