Device comparison

Digiretro Digi RetroBoy vs. Anbernic RG280M

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
Digi RetroBoy
Better screen
RG280M
More portable
Digi RetroBoy
Newer model
RG280M

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG280M has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG280M is roughly 2% smaller and 85% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG280M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Digiretro Digi RetroBoy.
  • Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary.

Digiretro

Digi RetroBoy

Details
Price
$104
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
110 grams

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Anbernic

RG280M

Details
Price
$105
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
204 grams

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Specs

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SpecDigi RetroBoyRG280M
Price$104$105
OSProprietaryOpenDingux
Screen3.0 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320320 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetProprietaryIngenic JZ4770
CPUARM7 & ARM9XBurst
GPU"Dedicated GPU (60 fps)"Vivante GC860
RAM50 MHz DRAM512 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery1000 mAh2500 mAh
Weight110 grams204 grams
Dimensions130 mm x 65 mm x 19 mm136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemDigi RetroBoyRG280M
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

  • Digi RetroBoy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Digi RetroBoy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy and the Anbernic RG280M?
Anbernic RG280M has stronger listed emulation coverage. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 2% smaller and 85% lighter. Anbernic RG280M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Digiretro Digi RetroBoy. Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary.
Which is cheaper, the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy or the Anbernic RG280M?
The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the cheaper of the two at around $104, roughly $1 less than the Anbernic RG280M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy or the Anbernic RG280M?
The Anbernic RG280M is the newer model, released in 2020.

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