Device comparison

Game Console My Mini vs. WaveShare GamePi20

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

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My Mini
GamePi20

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Quick verdict

Best value
GamePi20
More portable
GamePi20
Newer model
My Mini

Main differences

  • Game Console My Mini has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 39% smaller.
  • Game Console My Mini runs Linux; WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Game Console My Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

Game Console

My Mini

Details
Price
$38
OS
Linux
Released
Mar 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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WaveShare

GamePi20

Details
Price
$30
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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SpecMy MiniGamePi20
Price$38$30
OSLinuxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen3.5 inch2.0 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A35ARM1176JZF-S
GPUMali-G31 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB LPDDR4512 MB DDR
StorageInternal 8 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh14500
Weight?150 grams
Dimensions80 mm x 110 mm x 22 mm108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemMy MiniGamePi20
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

  • My Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • GamePi20 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GamePi20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini 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
  • My Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Console My Mini and the WaveShare GamePi20?
Game Console My Mini has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare GamePi20 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 39% smaller. Game Console My Mini runs Linux; WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie). Game Console My Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console My Mini or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The WaveShare GamePi20 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $8 less than the Game Console My Mini based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console My Mini or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The Game Console My Mini is the newer model, released in 2025.

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