Device comparison

Anbernic RG280V vs. Retroflag GPi Case 2W

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG280V
More portable
RG280V
Newer model
GPi Case 2W

Main differences

  • Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG280V is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG280V is roughly 37% smaller and 44% lighter.
  • Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280V runs OpenDingux.

Anbernic

RG280V

Details
Price
$70
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Nov 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
125 grams

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Retroflag

GPi Case 2W

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
224 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG280VGPi Case 2W
Price$70$80
OSOpenDinguxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch3.0 inch
Resolution320 x 480640 x 480
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Broadcom BCM2710A1
CPUXBurstCortex-A53
GPUVivante GC860Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB DDR2512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2100 mAh2800 mAh
Weight125 grams224 grams
Dimensions78 mm x 89 mm x 18 mm135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG280VGPi 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

  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2W GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280V N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPi Case 2W N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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
  • RG280V 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 RG280V and the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280V is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280V is roughly 37% smaller and 44% lighter. Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280V runs OpenDingux.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG280V or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
The Anbernic RG280V is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $10 less than the Retroflag GPi Case 2W based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG280V or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2W is the newer model, released in 2022.

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