Device comparison

Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG vs. ClockworkPi GameShell

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retro Pixel DMG
Better screen
Retro Pixel DMG
More portable
GameShell
Newer model
Retro Pixel DMG

Main differences

  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has similar emulation coverage to ClockworkPi GameShell.
  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is about $59 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • ClockworkPi GameShell is roughly 13% smaller and 34% lighter.
  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on ClockworkPi GameShell.
  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG runs Android 7.1; ClockworkPi GameShell runs Clockwork OS.

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Retro Pixel DMG

Details
Price
$100
OS
Android 7.1
Released
Feb 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
294 grams

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ClockworkPi

GameShell

Details
Price
$159
OS
Clockwork OS
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.7 inch TFT
Weight
195 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetro Pixel DMGGameShell
Price$100$159
OSAndroid 7.1Clockwork OS
Screen3.2 inch2.7 inch
Resolution480 x 360320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetAllwinner A64Allwinner R16-J
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A7
RAM1 GB1 GB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSD (8 GB - 64 GB)Internal MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh1020 mAh BL-5C
Weight294 grams195 grams
Dimensions90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm136 mm x 85 mm x 24 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro Pixel DMGGameShell
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

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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG and the ClockworkPi GameShell?
Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has similar emulation coverage to ClockworkPi GameShell. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is about $59 cheaper based on catalog pricing. ClockworkPi GameShell is roughly 13% smaller and 34% lighter. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on ClockworkPi GameShell. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG runs Android 7.1; ClockworkPi GameShell runs Clockwork OS.
Which is cheaper, the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG or the ClockworkPi GameShell?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $59 less than the ClockworkPi GameShell based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG or the ClockworkPi GameShell?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is the newer model, released in 2021.

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