Device comparison

Anbernic RG NANO vs. CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG NANO
More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is about $35 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 78% smaller and 64% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 runs Android 5.1.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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

No reviews yet

1 collector

CoolBaby

CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128

Details
Price
$95
OS
Android 5.1
Released
Sep 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
210 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
RG NANO1
CoolBaby RS-63 / RS31280
Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128No reviews yet
Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128No logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG NANOCoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128
Price$60$95
OSLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)Android 5.1
Screen1.54 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio1:15:3
Resolution240 x 240800 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner V3sRockChip RK3128
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM64 MB DDR21 GB
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 8 GB & External MicroSD
Battery1050 mAh2500 mAh
Weight75 grams210 grams
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm170 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG NANOCoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128
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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG NANO PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 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
  • CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG NANO and the CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128. Anbernic RG NANO is about $35 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 78% smaller and 64% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 runs Android 5.1. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $35 less than the CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the CoolBaby RS-63 / RS3128?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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