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CoolBaby RG19

Plays everything up to Genesis.

Overview

The CoolBaby RG19 is a horizontal retro handheld from CoolBaby with a 7.0-inch TFT screen and runs Linux. It is best suited for Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Genesis.

Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Chipset
Actions ATJ2279B
Weight
167 grams
OS
Linux

Emulation

  1. Classicmixed
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESPlayable
    • GBAGood
    • GenesisGood
    • PS1Limited
  2. Mid-genunsupported
    • N64No
    • DSNo
    • PSPNo
    • DreamcastNo
    • SaturnNo
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. Modernunsupported
    • 3DSNo
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

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Specifications

General

Released
August 2020
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
Linux

Display

Screen
7.0 inch TFT

Performance

Chipset
Actions ATJ2279B
CPU
Actions ATJ2279B, 1 cores, 450 MHz - 600 MHz
GPU
"Built in GPU", ?
Storage
External MicroSD
Architecture
MIPS

Battery and build

Weight
167 grams

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
Symmetrical
Shoulders
Inline
Inputs
Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2, Touch screen
Extra buttons
Esc, Volume +-

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Stereo

FAQ

What systems can the CoolBaby RG19 emulate?

The CoolBaby RG19 plays systems up to Genesis well. It is at its best with Game Boy, NES.

Can the CoolBaby RG19 play Genesis games?

Yes. Genesis performance on the CoolBaby RG19 is rated good in our catalog. Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Can the CoolBaby RG19 play PS1 games?

Not well. PS1 performance on the CoolBaby RG19 is rated poor. Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable

What operating system does the CoolBaby RG19 run?

The CoolBaby RG19 ships with Linux.

When was the CoolBaby RG19 released?

CoolBaby released the CoolBaby RG19 in August 2020.

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