Game Console
R39S
- Price
- $40
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Oct 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 385 grams
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Device comparison
Game Console R39S vs. WaveShare GamePi20
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GamePi20
- More portable
- GamePi20
- Newer model
- R39S
Main differences
- Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- WaveShare GamePi20 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 63% smaller and 61% lighter.
- Game Console R39S runs Linux; WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Game Console R39S 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
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | R39S | GamePi20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $30 |
| OS | Linux | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 4.0 inch | 2.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 800 x 600 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | Broadcom BCM2835 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | ARM1176JZF-S |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 512 MB DDR |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD | Internal MicroSD |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 14500 |
| Weight | 385 grams | 150 grams |
| Dimensions | 112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm | 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 | R39S | GamePi20 |
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Emulation source notes
- R39S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
- R39S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- GamePi20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R39S 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
- R39S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GamePi20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- R39S 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
- R39S 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
- R39S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- GamePi20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R39S 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
- R39S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GamePi20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R39S 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
- R39S 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
- R39S 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
- R39S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GamePi20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R39S 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
- R39S 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
- R39S 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
- R39S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GamePi20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R39S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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 R39S and the WaveShare GamePi20?
- Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare GamePi20 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 63% smaller and 61% lighter. Game Console R39S runs Linux; WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie). Game Console R39S is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Console R39S or the WaveShare GamePi20?
- The WaveShare GamePi20 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the Game Console R39S based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Console R39S or the WaveShare GamePi20?
- The Game Console R39S is the newer model, released in 2024.
