Device comparison

Anbernic PAP KIII Plus vs. WaveShare GamePi20

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
GamePi20
Better screen
GamePi20
More portable
GamePi20
Newer model
GamePi20

Main differences

  • WaveShare GamePi20 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is about $13 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 59% smaller and 7% lighter.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.

Anbernic

PAP KIII Plus

Details
Price
$43
OS
Useless
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
162 grams

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WaveShare

GamePi20

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.0 inch IPS
Weight
150 grams

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Specs

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SpecPAP KIII PlusGamePi20
Price$43$30
OSUselessLinux (RetroPie)
Screen4.3 inch2.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution480 x 272320 x 240
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BBroadcom BCM2835
CPUXBurstARM1176JZF-S
GPUVivante GC200Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM64 MB DDR2512 MB LPDDR2
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh BP-4L14500
Weight162 grams150 grams
Dimensions170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPAP KIII PlusGamePi20
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

  • PAP KIII Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GamePi20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PAP KIII Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PAP KIII Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus and the WaveShare GamePi20?
WaveShare GamePi20 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. WaveShare GamePi20 is about $13 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 59% smaller and 7% lighter. WaveShare GamePi20 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The WaveShare GamePi20 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $13 less than the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The WaveShare GamePi20 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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