Device comparison

Anbernic RGFC520 vs. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 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
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
Newer model
RGFC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is about $37 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 11% smaller and 41% lighter.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus runs RetroFW.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 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

RetroGame RS-97 Plus

Details
Price
$50
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
142 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRGFC520RetroGame RS-97 Plus
Price$13$50
OSRetroFW
Resolution320 x 240320 x 480
ChipsetRicoh 2A03Ingenic JZ4760B
CPUMOS Technology 6502XBurst
GPURicoh 2C02Vivante GC200
RAM2 KB128 MB DDR2
StorageInternal Flash ROMInternal & External MicroSD
Battery600 mAh1800 mAh BP-5L
Weight200 grams142 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRGFC520RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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
  • RetroGame RS-97 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 RetroGame RS-97 Plus?
Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RGFC520 is about $37 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 11% smaller and 41% lighter. Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus runs RetroFW. Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $37 less than the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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