Device comparison

Anbernic RG NANO vs. Bittboy Pocket Go S30

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Quick verdict

More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 73% smaller and 54% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Bittboy Pocket Go S30 runs Simple30.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG NANO

Details
Price
$60
OS
Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
75 grams

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1 collector

Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen

Pocket Go S30

Details
Price
$60
OS
Simple30
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
RG NANO1
Pocket Go S300
Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
Pocket Go S30No reviews yet
Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
Pocket Go S30No logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG NANOPocket Go S30
OSLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)Simple30
Screen1.54 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:13:2
Resolution240 x 240480 x 320
ChipsetAllwinner V3sAllwinner A33
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM64 MB DDR2512 MB DDR3
Battery1050 mAh2600 mAh
Weight75 grams162 grams
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm160 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG NANOPocket 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

  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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
  • RG NANO 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 RG NANO and the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
Bittboy Pocket Go S30 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 73% smaller and 54% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Bittboy Pocket Go S30 runs Simple30. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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