Device comparison

CoolBaby RG19 vs. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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RetroGame RS-97 Plus

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Quick verdict

More portable
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
Newer model
CoolBaby RG19

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is about 15% lighter.
  • CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus.
  • CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus runs RetroFW.
  • CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

CoolBaby

CoolBaby RG19

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
167 grams

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Anbernic

RetroGame RS-97 Plus

Details
Price
$50
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
142 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecCoolBaby RG19RetroGame RS-97 Plus
PriceUnknown$50
OSLinuxRetroFW
Screen7.0 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratioUnknown4:3
ResolutionUnknown320 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BIngenic JZ4760B
CPUActions ATJ2279BXBurst
GPU"Built in GPU"Vivante GC200
RAMUnknown128 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
BatteryUnknown1800 mAh BP-5L
Weight167 grams142 grams
DimensionsUnknown144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Video outYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemCoolBaby RG19RetroGame RS-97 Plus
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

  • CoolBaby RG19 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RG19 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the CoolBaby RG19 and the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus?
CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is about 15% lighter. CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus. CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus runs RetroFW. CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is newer, the CoolBaby RG19 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus?
The CoolBaby RG19 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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