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 Tiny GamePi15
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Tiny GamePi15
- Better screen
- R39S
- More portable
- Tiny GamePi15
- Newer model
- R39S
Main differences
- Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 84% smaller and 84% lighter.
- Game Console R39S has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.
- Game Console R39S runs Linux; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Game Console R39S is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Details
WaveShare
Tiny GamePi15
- Price
- $30
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- May 2019
- Up to
- GBA
- Screen
- 1.54 inch TFT
- Weight
- 60 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | R39S | Tiny GamePi15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $30 |
| OS | Linux | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 4.0 inch | 1.54 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 800 x 600 | 240 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| 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 | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 14500 |
| Weight | 385 grams | 60 grams |
| Dimensions | 112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm | 65 mm x 35 mm x 23 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 | Tiny GamePi15 |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Excellent | Excellent |
| NES | Excellent | Excellent |
| Genesis | Excellent | Playable |
| GBA | Excellent | Good |
| SNES | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS1 | Excellent | Playable |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Good | Limited |
| N64 | Excellent | Unsupported |
| Dreamcast | Good | Unsupported |
| PSP | Good | Unsupported |
| Saturn | Playable | Unsupported |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Limited | Unsupported |
| Wii | Limited | Unsupported |
| PS2 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Limited | Unsupported |
| Switch | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Wii U | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| PS3 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Console R39S and the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
- Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 84% smaller and 84% lighter. Game Console R39S has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15. Game Console R39S runs Linux; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie). Game Console R39S is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Console R39S or the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
- The WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 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 Tiny GamePi15?
- The Game Console R39S is the newer model, released in 2024.
