Device comparison

PocketSprite Pocket Sprite vs. Anbernic RGFC520

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Quick verdict

Best value
RGFC520
Better screen
Pocket Sprite
More portable
Pocket Sprite
Newer model
RGFC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic RGFC520 is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PocketSprite Pocket Sprite is roughly 78% smaller.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus OLED on PocketSprite Pocket Sprite.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 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

RGFC520

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 SpriteRGFC520
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 SpriteRGFC520
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

  • RGFC520 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 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 RGFC520?
Anbernic RGFC520 is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PocketSprite Pocket Sprite is roughly 78% smaller. Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus OLED on PocketSprite Pocket Sprite. Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; PocketSprite Pocket Sprite runs Open Source Proprietary.
Which is cheaper, the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite or the Anbernic RGFC520?
The Anbernic RGFC520 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 RGFC520?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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