Device comparison

CoolBaby RS-11 vs. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97

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

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Quick verdict

Better screen
RetroGame RS-97
More portable
RetroGame RS-97
Newer model
CoolBaby RS-11

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RS-11 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 46% smaller.
  • CoolBaby RS-11 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
  • CoolBaby RS-11 runs Proprietary; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW.

CoolBaby

CoolBaby RS-11

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jan 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
Unknown

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Anbernic

RetroGame RS-97

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
142 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecCoolBaby RS-11RetroGame RS-97
PriceUnknown$60
OSProprietaryRetroFW
Screen5.0 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratioUnknown4:3
ResolutionUnknown320 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2835Ingenic JZ4760B
CPUARM1176JZF-SXBurst
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVVivante GC200
RAM512 MB DDR128 MB DDR2
StorageUnknownInternal & External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh1800 mAh BP-5L
WeightUnknown142 grams
Dimensions200 mm x 86 mm x 16 mm144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemCoolBaby RS-11RetroGame RS-97
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 RS-11 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RetroGame RS-97 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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 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 RS-11 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RetroGame RS-97 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS-11 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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
  • CoolBaby RS-11 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 CoolBaby RS-11 and the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
CoolBaby RS-11 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 46% smaller. CoolBaby RS-11 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. CoolBaby RS-11 runs Proprietary; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW.
Which is newer, the CoolBaby RS-11 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
The CoolBaby RS-11 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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