Datafrog
SF3000
- Price
- $33
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Oct 2024
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 4.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
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Device comparison
Datafrog SF3000 vs. WaveShare GamePi20
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GamePi20
- Newer model
- SF3000
Main differences
- Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi20.
- WaveShare GamePi20 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Details
WaveShare
GamePi20
- Price
- $30
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Aug 2019
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 150 grams
No reviews yet
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | SF3000 | GamePi20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33 | $30 |
| OS | Linux (EmuELEC) | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 4.5 inch | 2.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 854 x 480 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | ? | Broadcom BCM2835 |
| CPU | Cortex-A7 | ARM1176JZF-S |
| GPU | ? | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 | 512 MB DDR |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Internal MicroSD |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 14500 |
| Weight | ? | 150 grams |
| Dimensions | ? | 108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | SF3000 | GamePi20 |
|---|---|---|
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Emulation source notes
- SF3000 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
- SF3000 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
- SF3000 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
- SF3000 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
- SF3000 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
- SF3000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GamePi20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- SF3000 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
- SF3000 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
- 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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
- GamePi20 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 WaveShare GamePi20?
- Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi20. WaveShare GamePi20 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie). Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
- Which is cheaper, the Datafrog SF3000 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
- The WaveShare GamePi20 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 WaveShare GamePi20?
- The Datafrog SF3000 is the newer model, released in 2024.
