Anbernic RG NANO vs. Retroflag GPi Case 2W

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 72% smaller and 67% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Retroflag GPi Case 2W is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Anbernic

RG NANO

Details
Price
$60.00
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

Retroflag

GPi Case 2W

Details
Price
$80.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
230 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG NANOGPi Case 2W
Price$60.00$80.00
OSLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen1.54 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution240 x 240640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner V3sBroadcom BCM2710A1
CPUCortex-A7Cortex-A53
GPU❌Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM64 MB DDR2512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
Battery1050 mAh2800 mAh
Weight75 grams230 grams
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG NANOGPi Case 2W
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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2W 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 Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG NANO is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 72% smaller and 67% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie). Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Retroflag GPi Case 2W is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $20.00 less than the Retroflag GPi Case 2W based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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