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Game Console R39S vs. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90

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Quick verdict

Best value
RetroMini RS-90
Better screen
R39S
More portable
RetroMini RS-90
Newer model
R39S

Main differences

  • Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 50% smaller and 73% lighter.
  • Game Console R39S has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • Game Console R39S runs Linux; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
  • Game Console R39S is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.

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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Subor, Coolbaby

RetroMini RS-90

Details
Price
$30
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.0 inch TFT
Weight
103 grams

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Specs

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SpecR39SRetroMini RS-90
Price$40$30
OSLinuxOpenDingux
Screen4.0 inch2.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution800 x 600240 x 160
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Ingenic JZ4725B
CPUCortex-A55XBurst
GPUMali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB DDR332 MB DDR2
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh1020 mAh BL-5C
Weight385 grams103 grams
Dimensions112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR39SRetroMini RS-90
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentUnsupported
GBAExcellentGood
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentUnsupported
Mid-generation systems
DSGoodUnsupported
N64ExcellentUnsupported
DreamcastGoodUnsupported
PSPGoodUnsupported
SaturnPlayableUnsupported
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeLimitedUnsupported
WiiLimitedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSLimitedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Console R39S and the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 50% smaller and 73% lighter. Game Console R39S has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. Game Console R39S runs Linux; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux. Game Console R39S is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R39S or the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
The Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the Game Console R39S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R39S or the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
The Game Console R39S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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