Device comparison

Retroflag GPi Case 2W vs. Anbernic RG280V

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

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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 44% lighter.
  • Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280V runs OpenDingux.

Retroflag

GPi Case 2W

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
224 grams

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Anbernic

RG280V

Details
Price
$70
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Nov 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
125 grams

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Specs

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SpecGPi Case 2WRG280V
Price$80$70
OSLinux (RetroPie)OpenDingux
Screen3.0 inch2.8 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 480
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2710A1Ingenic JZ4770
CPUCortex-A53XBurst
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVVivante GC860
RAM512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM512 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery2800 mAh2100 mAh
Weight224 grams125 grams
Dimensions135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm78 mm x 89 mm x 18 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPi Case 2WRG280V
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

  • 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 44% lighter. Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280V runs OpenDingux.
Which is cheaper, the Retroflag GPi Case 2W or the Anbernic RG280V?
The Anbernic RG280V is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $10 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.

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