Game Consoles Worldwide
GCW Zero
- Price
- Unknown
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jan 2013
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Weight
- 225 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Device comparison
Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero vs. Anbernic RG NANO
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Quick verdict
- Better screen
- RG NANO
- More portable
- RG NANO
- Newer model
- RG NANO
Main differences
- Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
- Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 70% smaller and 67% lighter.
- Anbernic RG NANO has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
- Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux.
- Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
Anbernic
RG NANO
- Price
- $60
- OS
- Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
- Released
- Jun 2023
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Weight
- 75 grams
No reviews yet
1 collector
Community signal
Collectors
GCW Zero0
RG NANO1
Rating
GCW ZeroNo reviews yet
RG NANONo reviews yet
Logged play
GCW ZeroNo logged sessions yet
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
Specs
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| Spec | GCW Zero | RG NANO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Unknown | $60 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 1.54 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 240 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Allwinner V3s |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | ❌ |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 64 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2200 mAh | 1050 mAh |
| Weight | 225 grams | 75 grams |
| Dimensions | 143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm | 43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GCW Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GCW Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GCW Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG NANO PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GCW Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG NANO SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GCW Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GCW Zero Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GCW Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero and the Anbernic RG NANO?
- Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 70% smaller and 67% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is newer, the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero or the Anbernic RG NANO?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero or the Anbernic RG NANO?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
