Anbernic
RGFC520
- Price
- $13
- OS
- ❌
- Released
- Aug 2020
- Up to
- NES
- Screen
- 3.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 200 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RGFC520 vs. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RGFC520
- Better screen
- RetroGame RS-97
- More portable
- RetroGame RS-97
- Newer model
- RGFC520
Main differences
- Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RGFC520 is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 11% smaller and 41% lighter.
- Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
- Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW.
- Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Details
Anbernic
RetroGame RS-97
- Price
- $60
- OS
- RetroFW
- Released
- Jun 2019
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 142 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | RGFC520 | RetroGame RS-97 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13 | $60 |
| OS | ❌ | RetroFW |
| Screen | 3.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 320 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Ricoh 2A03 | Ingenic JZ4760B |
| CPU | MOS Technology 6502 | XBurst |
| GPU | Ricoh 2C02 | Vivante GC200 |
| RAM | 2 KB | 128 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal Flash ROM | Internal & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 600 mAh | 1800 mAh BP-5L |
| Weight | 200 grams | 142 grams |
| Dimensions | 83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm | 144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RGFC520 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RGFC520 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RetroGame RS-97 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGFC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RGFC520 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RGFC520 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGFC520 Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGFC520 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGFC520 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RGFC520 and the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
- Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RGFC520 is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 11% smaller and 41% lighter. Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW. Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
- The Anbernic RGFC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $47 less than the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
- The Anbernic RGFC520 is the newer model, released in 2020.
