Device comparison

Datafrog SF3000 vs. Dealbay G28

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
G28
Newer model
G28

Main differences

  • Dealbay G28 has similar emulation coverage to Datafrog SF3000.
  • Dealbay G28 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Dealbay G28 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Datafrog

SF3000

Details
Price
$33
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Dealbay

G28

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Dec 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecSF3000G28
Price$33$30
Screen4.5 inch4.3 inch
Resolution854 x 480480 x 272
Chipset?RockChip RK3128
GPU?Mali-400 MP2
RAM2 GB DDR3"4 GB" DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh2000 mAh
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemSF3000G28
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
  • G28 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • SF3000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 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
  • G28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • SF3000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 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
  • G28 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • SF3000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 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
  • G28 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
  • G28 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
  • G28 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
  • G28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 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
  • G28 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
  • G28 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
  • G28 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
  • G28 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
  • G28 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
  • G28 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 Dealbay G28?
Dealbay G28 has similar emulation coverage to Datafrog SF3000. Dealbay G28 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Dealbay G28 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Datafrog SF3000 or the Dealbay G28?
The Dealbay G28 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $3 less than the Datafrog SF3000 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Datafrog SF3000 or the Dealbay G28?
The Dealbay G28 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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