Anbernic RG350M vs. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG350M
Better screen
RG350M
More portable
GCW Zero
Newer model
RG350M

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG350M has similar emulation coverage to Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
  • Anbernic RG350M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is roughly 5% smaller and 14% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG350M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
  • Anbernic RG350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux.

Anbernic

RG350M

Details
Price
$130.00
OS
OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch
Released
Mar 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
263 grams

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Game Consoles Worldwide

GCW Zero

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
225 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG350MGCW Zero
Price$130.00$150.00
OSOpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArchOpenDingux
Resolution640 x 480320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh2800 mAh
Weight263 grams225 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 73 mm x 18 mm143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG350MGCW Zero
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

  • RG350M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GCW Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG350M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GCW Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG350M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GCW Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG350M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG350M and the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
Anbernic RG350M has similar emulation coverage to Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. Anbernic RG350M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is roughly 5% smaller and 14% lighter. Anbernic RG350M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. Anbernic RG350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG350M or the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
The Anbernic RG350M is the cheaper of the two at around $130.00, roughly $20.00 less than the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG350M or the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
The Anbernic RG350M is the newer model, released in 2020.

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