Anbernic
RG NANO
- 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
Device comparison
Anbernic RG NANO vs. PowKiddy X2
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG NANO
- Newer model
- RG NANO
Main differences
- Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X2.
- Anbernic RG NANO is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); PowKiddy X2 runs RetroArch.
- Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy X2
- Price
- $80
- OS
- RetroArch
- Released
- Apr 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 7.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Community signal
Collectors
RG NANO1
PowKiddy X20
Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
PowKiddy X2No reviews yet
Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
PowKiddy X2No logged sessions yet
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | RG NANO | PowKiddy X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $80 |
| OS | Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS) | RetroArch |
| Screen | 1.54 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 128:75 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 1024 x 600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Allwinner V3s | RockChip RK3128 |
| CPU | Cortex-A7 | Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ❌ | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 64 MB DDR2 | 512 MB |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1050 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 75 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm | ? |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | RG NANO | PowKiddy X2 |
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Emulation source notes
- RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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 PowKiddy X2?
- Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X2. Anbernic RG NANO is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); PowKiddy X2 runs RetroArch. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the PowKiddy X2?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $20 less than the PowKiddy X2 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the PowKiddy X2?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the PowKiddy X2?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
