Device comparison

Anbernic RGFC520 vs. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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RGFC520
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Quick verdict

Best value
RGFC520
More portable
PAP KIII Plus
Newer model
RGFC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic PAP KIII Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 38% smaller and 23% lighter.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

Anbernic

RGFC520

Details
Price
$13
OS
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
NES
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
200 grams

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Anbernic

PAP KIII Plus

Details
Price
$43
OS
Useless
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
162 grams

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Specs

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SpecRGFC520PAP KIII Plus
Price$13$43
OSUseless
Screen3.0 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240480 x 272
ChipsetRicoh 2A03Ingenic JZ4760B
CPUMOS Technology 6502XBurst
GPURicoh 2C02Vivante GC200
RAM2 KB64 MB DDR2
StorageInternal Flash ROMInternal & External MicroSD
Battery600 mAh1200 mAh BP-4L
Weight200 grams162 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRGFC520PAP KIII Plus
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

  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • RGFC520 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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 RGFC520 and the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
Anbernic PAP KIII Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RGFC520 is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 38% smaller and 23% lighter. Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless. Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $30 less than the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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