Device comparison

ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy vs. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retro Pixel DMG
More portable
Retro Pixel DMG
Newer model
Retro Pixel DMG

Main differences

  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has similar emulation coverage to ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy.
  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is about $95 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy is roughly 2% smaller and 23% lighter.
  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG runs Android 7.1; ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy runs Linux (RetroPie).

ChangLiang Li

LCL Pi Gameboy

Details
Price
$195
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
363 grams

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Funny Playing

Retro Pixel DMG

Details
Price
$100
OS
Android 7.1
Released
Feb 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
294 grams

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Specs

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SpecLCL Pi GameboyRetro Pixel DMG
Price$195$100
OSLinux (RetroPie)Android 7.1
Screen3.5 inch3.2 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320480 x 360
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837B0Allwinner A64
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVMali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR21 GB
StorageExternal MicroSDExternal MicroSD (8 GB - 64 GB)
Battery7000 mAh4000 mAh
Weight363 grams294 grams
Dimensions146 mm x 89 mm x 31 mm90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLCL Pi GameboyRetro Pixel DMG
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

  • LCL Pi Gameboy 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
  • Retro Pixel DMG 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
  • LCL Pi Gameboy 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LCL Pi Gameboy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LCL Pi Gameboy N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro Pixel DMG N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • LCL Pi Gameboy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LCL Pi Gameboy PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LCL Pi Gameboy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LCL Pi Gameboy PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LCL Pi Gameboy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Pixel DMG PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • LCL Pi Gameboy Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LCL Pi Gameboy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LCL Pi Gameboy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LCL Pi Gameboy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Pixel DMG Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • LCL Pi Gameboy Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LCL Pi Gameboy Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LCL Pi Gameboy Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LCL Pi Gameboy GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LCL Pi Gameboy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro Pixel DMG Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy and the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG?
Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has similar emulation coverage to ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is about $95 cheaper based on catalog pricing. ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy is roughly 2% smaller and 23% lighter. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG runs Android 7.1; ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy or the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $95 less than the ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy or the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is the newer model, released in 2021.

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