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Data Frog SF2000 vs. WaveShare GamePi20

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Quick verdict

Best value
Data Frog SF2000
More portable
GamePi20
Newer model
Data Frog SF2000

Main differences

  • Data Frog SF2000 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi20.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 53% smaller.
  • Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie).

Data Frog

Data Frog SF2000

Details
Price
$24
OS
Multicore Firmware
Released
Apr 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
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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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SpecData Frog SF2000GamePi20
Price$24$30
OSMulticore FirmwareLinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch2.0 inch
ChipsetHi-Chip Semiconductor B210Broadcom BCM2835
CPUMIPS24KEcARM1176JZF-S
GPUMali-400 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM128 MB DDR2512 MB DDR
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh 1865014500
Weight?150 grams
Dimensions166 mm x 69 mm x 32 mm108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemData Frog SF2000GamePi20
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

  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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
  • Data Frog SF2000 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 Data Frog SF2000 and the WaveShare GamePi20?
Data Frog SF2000 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi20. Data Frog SF2000 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 53% smaller. Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the Data Frog SF2000 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the cheaper of the two at around $24, roughly $6 less than the WaveShare GamePi20 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Data Frog SF2000 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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