Anbernic
RG NANO
- 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
Anbernic RG NANO vs. WaveShare GamePi43
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG NANO
- More portable
- RG NANO
- Newer model
- RG NANO
Main differences
- WaveShare GamePi43 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG NANO is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 84% smaller and 85% lighter.
- Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); WaveShare GamePi43 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; WaveShare GamePi43 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
WaveShare
GamePi43
- Price
- $80.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Aug 2019
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 500 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | RG NANO | GamePi43 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60.00 | $80.00 |
| OS | Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS) | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 1.54 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 5:3 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 800 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Allwinner V3s | Broadcom BCM2837B0 |
| CPU | Cortex-A7 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ❌ | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 64 MB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1050 mAh | 18650 x2 |
| Weight | 75 grams | 500 grams |
| Dimensions | 43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm | 171 mm x 111 mm x 34 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | RG NANO | GamePi43 |
|---|---|---|
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Emulation source notes
- RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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
- GamePi43 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 WaveShare GamePi43?
- WaveShare GamePi43 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG NANO is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 84% smaller and 85% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); WaveShare GamePi43 runs Linux (RetroPie). Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; WaveShare GamePi43 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the WaveShare GamePi43?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $20.00 less than the WaveShare GamePi43 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the WaveShare GamePi43?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the WaveShare GamePi43?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
