Device comparison

PocketSprite Pocket Sprite vs. Anbernic RG-FC520

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-FC520
Better screen
Pocket Sprite
More portable
Pocket Sprite
Newer model
RG-FC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-FC520 is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PocketSprite Pocket Sprite is roughly 78% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG-FC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus OLED on PocketSprite Pocket Sprite.
  • Anbernic RG-FC520 runs ❌; PocketSprite Pocket Sprite runs Open Source Proprietary.

PocketSprite

Pocket Sprite

Details
Price
$25
OS
Open Source Proprietary
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Unknown
Screen
OLED
Weight
Unknown

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Anbernic

RG-FC520

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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SpecPocket SpriteRG-FC520
Price$25$13
OSOpen Source Proprietary
ScreenUnknown3.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution96 x 64320 x 240
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
PanelOLEDTFT
ChipsetUnknownRicoh 2A03
CPUTensilica LX6MOS Technology 6502
GPURicoh 2C02
RAM520 KB SRAM2 KB
Storage16 MB SPI FlashInternal Flash ROM
BatteryUnknown600 mAh
WeightUnknown200 grams
Dimensions55 mm x 32 mm x 14 mm83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket SpriteRG-FC520
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • RG-FC520 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-FC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite and the Anbernic RG-FC520?
Anbernic RG-FC520 is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PocketSprite Pocket Sprite is roughly 78% smaller. Anbernic RG-FC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus OLED on PocketSprite Pocket Sprite. Anbernic RG-FC520 runs ❌; PocketSprite Pocket Sprite runs Open Source Proprietary.
Which is cheaper, the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite or the Anbernic RG-FC520?
The Anbernic RG-FC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $12 less than the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite or the Anbernic RG-FC520?
The Anbernic RG-FC520 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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