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Datafrog SF3000 vs. Data Frog GB300

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
GB300
Better screen
SF3000
Newer model
SF3000

Main differences

  • Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to Data Frog GB300.
  • Data Frog GB300 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Datafrog SF3000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Data Frog GB300.
  • Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); Data Frog GB300 runs GB300 Multicore.
  • Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Data Frog GB300 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

Datafrog

SF3000

Details
Price
$33
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Data Frog

GB300

Details
Price
$15
OS
GB300 Multicore
Released
Dec 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecSF3000GB300
Price$33$15
OSLinux (EmuELEC)GB300 Multicore
Screen4.5 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution854 x 480320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
Chipset?Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210
CPUCortex-A7MIPS24KEc
GPU?Mali-400 MP2
RAM2 GB DDR3128 MB DDR2
Battery3000 mAh800 mAh
Dimensions?81 mm x 128 mm x 26 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemSF3000GB300
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

  • SF3000 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GB300 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • SF3000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GB300 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GB300 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
  • GB300 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GB300 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • SF3000 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GB300 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GB300 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Datafrog SF3000 and the Data Frog GB300?
Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to Data Frog GB300. Data Frog GB300 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Datafrog SF3000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Data Frog GB300. Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); Data Frog GB300 runs GB300 Multicore. Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Data Frog GB300 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Datafrog SF3000 or the Data Frog GB300?
The Data Frog GB300 is the cheaper of the two at around $15, roughly $18 less than the Datafrog SF3000 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Datafrog SF3000 or the Data Frog GB300?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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