Device comparison

Digiretro Digi RetroBoy vs. KinHanK Retro GP430

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
Digi RetroBoy
Better screen
Retro GP430
More portable
Digi RetroBoy
Newer model
Retro GP430

Main differences

  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $41 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is roughly 43% smaller and 56% lighter.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Digiretro Digi RetroBoy.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary.

Digiretro

Digi RetroBoy

Details
Price
$104
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
110 grams

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KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecDigi RetroBoyRetro GP430
Price$104$145
OSProprietaryLinux (RetroPie)
Screen3.0 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio3:25:3
Resolution480 x 320800 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetProprietaryBroadcom BCM2837
CPUARM7 & ARM9Cortex-A53
GPU"Dedicated GPU (60 fps)"Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM50 MHz DRAM1 GB DDR2
Battery1000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight110 grams250 grams
Dimensions130 mm x 65 mm x 19 mm185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemDigi RetroBoyRetro GP430
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

  • Digi RetroBoy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Digi RetroBoy 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Digi RetroBoy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Digi RetroBoy Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Digi RetroBoy Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy and the KinHanK Retro GP430?
KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $41 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is roughly 43% smaller and 56% lighter. KinHanK Retro GP430 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Digiretro Digi RetroBoy. KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary.
Which is cheaper, the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the cheaper of the two at around $104, roughly $41 less than the KinHanK Retro GP430 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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