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| Genesis Mini | RG SP | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ||
| Processor | Zuiki Z7213 SoC (ARM Cortex-A7) running M2's emulator. | Allwinner H700; Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU (Graphics) | ||
| AI Upscaling | No | — |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | No | — |
| Compute Power | Not applicable (software emulation). | — |
| Graphics Engine | Integrated ARM Mali GPU. | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| GAMING OUTPUT | ||
| Max Resolution | 720p. | 3.4 inches IPS, OCA full lamination, 720 x 480 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz. | — |
| VRR & HDR | No | — |
| Video Output | — | HD output to TV |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 19 September 2019 | 2026-08-05 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available |
| BODY | ||
| Build | — | Clamshell |
| Colors | — | Platinum, Graphite, Pearl Blue, Pearl Pink |
| Dimensions | — | 83 x 82 x 23.9 mm (closed), 125 x 100 x 37 mm (open) |
| Weight | — | 168 g |
| MEMORY | ||
| System Memory | 256 MB DDR3. | 1GB |
| SOUND | ||
| Audio | — | Yes |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | No | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| HDMI | HDMI output at 720p. | Yes, HDMI port (HD output to TV) |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB-A for the wired controllers; micro-USB for power. | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | No | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| BATTERY | ||
| Battery Life | — | About 6 hours (manufacturer) |
| Capacity | — | 3300 mAh, Li-Po |
| Charging Type | — | 5V/1.5A |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $79.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $64.99 (16GB card), $80 (16GB + 64GB cards), $95 (16GB + 128GB cards) (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦112,000 | ₦91,000 – ₦133,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| STORAGE | ||
| Expandable | Not expandable. | Dual microSD slots, up to 512GB |
| Internal Storage | 512 MB flash (games pre-installed). | 16GB microSD (system card) |
| CONTROLLER | ||
| Controller | Two wired replica 3-button Genesis controllers included. | Layout: D-pad and face buttons, no analog sticks; Other: Vibration motor |
| PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT | ||
| Backward Compatibility | 42 built-in Genesis / Mega Drive games including Tetris and Darius; no cartridge slot. | Linux 64-bit |
| Game Boost | Display filters, 4:3 or pixel-perfect output and save states. | — |