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Datafrog SF3000 vs. WaveShare Game Hat

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Quick verdict

Best value
SF3000
Newer model
SF3000

Main differences

  • WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Datafrog SF3000 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Datafrog

SF3000

Details
Price
$33
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.5 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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SpecSF3000Game Hat
Price$33$40
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen4.5 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:93:2
Resolution854 x 480480 x 320
Chipset?Compatible with Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2B/3B/3B+
CPUCortex-A7Pi dependent
GPU?Pi dependent
RAM2 GB DDR3Pi dependent
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh18650
Weight?300 grams
Dimensions?180 mm x 86 mm x 30 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemSF3000Game Hat
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
  • Game Hat 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
  • SF3000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • SF3000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • SF3000 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • SF3000 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat 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
  • Game Hat Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Datafrog SF3000 and the WaveShare Game Hat?
WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage. Datafrog SF3000 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie). Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Datafrog SF3000 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the cheaper of the two at around $33, roughly $7 less than the WaveShare Game Hat based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Datafrog SF3000 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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