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Data Frog SF2000 vs. WaveShare Game Hat

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Quick verdict

Best value
Data Frog SF2000
More portable
Data Frog SF2000
Newer model
Data Frog SF2000

Main differences

  • WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 26% smaller.
  • Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy; WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA.

Data Frog

Data Frog SF2000

Details
Price
$24
OS
Multicore Firmware
Released
Apr 2023
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
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WaveShare

Game Hat

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
300 grams

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Specs

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SpecData Frog SF2000Game Hat
Price$24$40
OSMulticore FirmwareLinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution320 x 240480 x 320
ChipsetHi-Chip Semiconductor B210Compatible with Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2B/3B/3B+
CPUMIPS24KEcPi dependent
GPUMali-400 MP2Pi dependent
RAM128 MB DDR2Pi dependent
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh 1865018650
Weight?300 grams
Dimensions166 mm x 69 mm x 32 mm180 mm x 86 mm x 30 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemData Frog SF2000Game Hat
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisPlayableExcellent
GBAGoodExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1UnsupportedExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSUnsupportedPlayable
N64UnsupportedPlayable
DreamcastUnsupportedLimited
PSPUnsupportedPlayable
SaturnUnsupportedLimited
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Data Frog SF2000 and the WaveShare Game Hat?
WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage. Data Frog SF2000 is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 26% smaller. Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie). Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy; WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Data Frog SF2000 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the cheaper of the two at around $24, roughly $16 less than the WaveShare Game Hat based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Data Frog SF2000 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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