Device comparison

Game Case GameBox Mini vs. Anbernic RGFC520

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Quick verdict

Best value
RGFC520
Better screen
GameBox Mini
More portable
GameBox Mini
Newer model
GameBox Mini

Main differences

  • Game Case GameBox Mini has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RGFC520.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Case GameBox Mini is roughly 64% smaller and 85% lighter.
  • Game Case GameBox Mini has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic RGFC520.
  • Game Case GameBox Mini runs Retro ESP32; Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌.
  • Game Case GameBox Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES.

Game Case

GameBox Mini

Details
Price
$38
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
1.4 inch IPS
Weight
30 grams

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Anbernic

RGFC520

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

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Specs

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SpecGameBox MiniRGFC520
Price$38$13
OSRetro ESP32
Screen1.4 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratio5:44:3
Resolution240 x 192320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetEspressif Systems ESP32Ricoh 2A03
CPUTensilica Xtensa LX6MOS Technology 6502
GPURicoh 2C02
RAM520 KB SRAM2 KB
StorageInternal MicroSDInternal Flash ROM
Battery500 mAh600 mAh
Weight30 grams200 grams
Dimensions65 mm x 45 mm x 14 mm83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGameBox MiniRGFC520
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

  • GameBox Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
  • GameBox Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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
  • GameBox Mini N64: Nintendo 64: 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
  • GameBox Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameBox Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GameBox Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • GameBox Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • GameBox Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • GameBox Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
  • GameBox Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • GameBox Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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
  • GameBox Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • GameBox Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
  • GameBox Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • GameBox Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • GameBox Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
  • GameBox Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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 Game Case GameBox Mini and the Anbernic RGFC520?
Game Case GameBox Mini has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RGFC520. Anbernic RGFC520 is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case GameBox Mini is roughly 64% smaller and 85% lighter. Game Case GameBox Mini has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic RGFC520. Game Case GameBox Mini runs Retro ESP32; Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌. Game Case GameBox Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES.
Which is cheaper, the Game Case GameBox Mini or the Anbernic RGFC520?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $25 less than the Game Case GameBox Mini based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Case GameBox Mini or the Anbernic RGFC520?
The Game Case GameBox Mini is the newer model, released in 2020.

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