Device comparison

Game Console R39S vs. Anbernic RG-28XX

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
R39S
More portable
RG-28XX
Newer model
R39S

Main differences

  • Game Console R39S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-28XX.
  • Game Console R39S is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-28XX is roughly 51% smaller and 68% lighter.

Game Console

R39S

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
385 grams

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Anbernic

RG-28XX

Details
Price
$48
OS
Linux
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.83 inch IPS
Weight
123 grams

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Specs

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SpecR39SRG-28XX
Price$40$48
Screen4.0 inch2.83 inch
Resolution800 x 600640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Allwinner H700
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEMali-G31 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal & External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh3100 mAh
Weight385 grams123 grams
Dimensions112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR39SRG-28XX
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

  • R39S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG-28XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R39S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG-28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R39S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG-28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R39S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R39S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-28XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R39S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-28XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Console R39S and the Anbernic RG-28XX?
Game Console R39S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-28XX. Game Console R39S is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-28XX is roughly 51% smaller and 68% lighter.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R39S or the Anbernic RG-28XX?
The Game Console R39S is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $8 less than the Anbernic RG-28XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R39S or the Anbernic RG-28XX?
The Game Console R39S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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