Data Frog SF3000 vs. WaveShare GamePi20

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Quick verdict

Best value
GamePi20
Newer model
SF3000

Main differences

  • Data Frog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi20.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Data Frog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Data Frog SF3000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

Data Frog

SF3000

Details
Price
$33.00
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
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WaveShare

GamePi20

Details
Price
$30.00
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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SpecSF3000GamePi20
Price$33.00$30.00
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen4.5 inch2.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution854 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetHiChip C3100Broadcom BCM2835
CPUMIPS 74Kf-basedARM1176JZF-S
GPU?Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM256 MB DDR3512 MB LPDDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh14500
Weight?150 grams
Dimensions?108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemSF3000GamePi20
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
  • 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 Data Frog SF3000 and the WaveShare GamePi20?
Data Frog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi20. WaveShare GamePi20 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Data Frog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie). Data Frog SF3000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Data Frog SF3000 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The WaveShare GamePi20 is the cheaper of the two at around $30.00, roughly $3.00 less than the Data Frog SF3000 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Data Frog SF3000 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The Data Frog SF3000 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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