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 X20
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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 PowKiddy X20.
- Anbernic RG NANO is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 81% smaller.
- Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); PowKiddy X20 runs Linux.
- Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy X20
- Price
- $70
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Oct 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
No reviews yet
0 collectors
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Collectors
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Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
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Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | RG NANO | PowKiddy X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $70 |
| OS | Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS) | Linux |
| Screen | 1.54 inch | 5.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 960 x 544 |
| 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 | 256 MB DDR3 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Internal 128 MB & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1050 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Weight | 75 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm | 193 mm x 85 mm x 18 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 X20 |
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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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20?
- Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X20. Anbernic RG NANO is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 81% smaller. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); PowKiddy X20 runs Linux. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the PowKiddy X20?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $10 less than the PowKiddy X20 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the PowKiddy X20?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the PowKiddy X20?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
