Device comparison

Joyou A320+ vs. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97

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

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Joyou A320+
RetroGame RS-97

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Quick verdict

Better screen
RetroGame RS-97
More portable
RetroGame RS-97
Newer model
RetroGame RS-97

Main differences

  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to Joyou A320+.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 27% smaller and 47% lighter.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Joyou A320+.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW; Joyou A320+ runs µC/OS-II,.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Joyou A320+ is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

Joyou

Joyou A320+

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
µC/OS-II,
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
267 grams

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Anbernic

RetroGame RS-97

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
142 grams

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Specs

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SpecJoyou A320+RetroGame RS-97
PriceUnknown$60
OSµC/OS-II,RetroFW
Screen4.3 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratio30:174:3
Resolution480 x 272320 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BIngenic JZ4760B
CPUActions ATJ2279BXBurst
GPU"Built in GPU"Vivante GC200
RAM128 MB RAM128 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 16 GB & External MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery2300 mAh1800 mAh BP-5L
Weight267 grams142 grams
Dimensions167.5 mm x 75 mm x 17 mm144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemJoyou A320+RetroGame RS-97
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

  • Joyou A320+ DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Joyou A320+ N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Joyou A320+ PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Joyou A320+ PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Joyou A320+ Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Joyou A320+ Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Joyou A320+ GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Joyou A320+ Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Joyou A320+ and the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to Joyou A320+. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 27% smaller and 47% lighter. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Joyou A320+. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW; Joyou A320+ runs µC/OS-II,. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Joyou A320+ is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the Joyou A320+ or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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