Device comparison

Anbernic RG28XX vs. Game Console R39S

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Quick verdict

Best value
R39S
More portable
RG28XX
Newer model
R39S

Main differences

  • Game Console R39S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX.
  • Game Console R39S is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 51% smaller and 68% lighter.

Anbernic

RG28XX

Details
Price
$48
OS
Linux
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.83 inch IPS
Weight
123 grams

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Game Console

R39S

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
385 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG28XXR39S
Price$48$40
Screen2.83 inch4.0 inch
Resolution640 x 480800 x 600
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery3100 mAh3200 mAh
Weight123 grams385 grams
Dimensions125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG28XXR39S
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

  • RG28XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R39S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R39S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R39S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R39S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R39S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG28XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R39S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG28XX and the Game Console R39S?
Game Console R39S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX. Game Console R39S is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 51% smaller and 68% lighter.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG28XX or the Game Console R39S?
The Game Console R39S is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $8 less than the Anbernic RG28XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG28XX or the Game Console R39S?
The Game Console R39S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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