Retroflag
GPi Case 2W
- Price
- $80.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Dec 2022
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 230 grams
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Retroflag GPi Case 2W vs. Anbernic RG280V
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG280V
- More portable
- RG280V
- Newer model
- GPi Case 2W
Main differences
- Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG280V is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG280V is roughly 37% smaller and 46% lighter.
- Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280V runs OpenDingux.
- Retroflag GPi Case 2W is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG280V is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
Anbernic
RG280V
- Price
- $70.00
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Nov 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 125 grams
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No reviews yet
2 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | GPi Case 2W | RG280V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | OpenDingux |
| Screen | 3.0 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 320 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2710A1 | Ingenic JZ4770 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | XBurst |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | Vivante GC860 |
| RAM | 512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2800 mAh | 2100 mAh |
| Weight | 230 grams | 125 grams |
| Dimensions | 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm | 78 mm x 89 mm x 18 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 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
- GPi Case 2W DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- RG280V DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2W N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG280V N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GPi Case 2W NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2W PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280V PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GPi Case 2W PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG280V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GPi Case 2W Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG280V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2W Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2W GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG280V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Retroflag GPi Case 2W and the Anbernic RG280V?
- Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280V is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280V is roughly 37% smaller and 46% lighter. Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280V runs OpenDingux. Retroflag GPi Case 2W is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG280V is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Retroflag GPi Case 2W or the Anbernic RG280V?
- The Anbernic RG280V is the cheaper of the two at around $70.00, roughly $10.00 less than the Retroflag GPi Case 2W based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Retroflag GPi Case 2W or the Anbernic RG280V?
- The Retroflag GPi Case 2W is the newer model, released in 2022.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Retroflag GPi Case 2W or the Anbernic RG280V?
- The Anbernic RG280V is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.
