Device comparison

Anbernic RGFC520 vs. PocketSprite Pocket Sprite

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Quick verdict

Best value
RGFC520
Better screen
Pocket Sprite
More portable
Pocket Sprite
Newer model
RGFC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic RGFC520 is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PocketSprite Pocket Sprite is roughly 78% smaller.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus OLED on PocketSprite Pocket Sprite.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; PocketSprite Pocket Sprite runs Open Source Proprietary.

Anbernic

RGFC520

Details
Price
$13
OS
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
NES
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
200 grams

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PocketSprite

Pocket Sprite

Details
Price
$25
OS
Open Source Proprietary
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Unknown
Screen
OLED
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecRGFC520Pocket Sprite
Price$13$25
OSOpen Source Proprietary
Screen3.0 inchUnknown
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution320 x 24096 x 64
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelTFTOLED
ChipsetRicoh 2A03Unknown
CPUMOS Technology 6502Tensilica LX6
GPURicoh 2C02
RAM2 KB520 KB SRAM
StorageInternal Flash ROM16 MB SPI Flash
Battery600 mAhUnknown
Weight200 gramsUnknown
Dimensions83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm55 mm x 32 mm x 14 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRGFC520Pocket Sprite
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 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
  • RGFC520 Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RGFC520 and the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite?
Anbernic RGFC520 is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PocketSprite Pocket Sprite is roughly 78% smaller. Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus OLED on PocketSprite Pocket Sprite. Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; PocketSprite Pocket Sprite runs Open Source Proprietary.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $12 less than the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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