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Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 vs. Game Console R39S

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Quick verdict

Best value
RetroMini RS-90
Better screen
R39S
More portable
RetroMini RS-90
Newer model
R39S

Main differences

  • Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 50% smaller and 73% lighter.
  • Game Console R39S has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • Game Console R39S runs Linux; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
  • Game Console R39S is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.

Subor, Coolbaby

RetroMini RS-90

Details
Price
$30
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.0 inch TFT
Weight
103 grams

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Game Console

R39S

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
385 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroMini RS-90R39S
Price$30$40
OSOpenDinguxLinux
Screen2.0 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution240 x 160800 x 600
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4725BRockChip RK3566
CPUXBurstCortex-A55
GPUMali-G52 2EE
RAM32 MB DDR21 GB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery1020 mAh BL-5C3200 mAh
Weight103 grams385 grams
Dimensions105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroMini RS-90R39S
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisUnsupportedExcellent
GBAGoodExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1UnsupportedExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSUnsupportedGood
N64UnsupportedExcellent
DreamcastUnsupportedGood
PSPUnsupportedGood
SaturnUnsupportedPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedLimited
WiiUnsupportedLimited
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedLimited
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 and the Game Console R39S?
Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 50% smaller and 73% lighter. Game Console R39S has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. Game Console R39S runs Linux; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux. Game Console R39S is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the Game Console R39S?
The Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the Game Console R39S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the Game Console R39S?
The Game Console R39S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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