Device comparison

Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero vs. iBen L1 / X

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

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GCW Zero
iBen L1 / X

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Quick verdict

Better screen
iBen L1 / X
More portable
GCW Zero

Main differences

  • iBen L1 / X has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is roughly 67% smaller.
  • Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on iBen L1 / X.
  • Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux; iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1.
  • Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; iBen L1 / X is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Game Consoles Worldwide

GCW Zero

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
225 grams

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iBen

iBen L1 / X

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Android 4.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGCW ZeroiBen L1 / X
OSOpenDinguxAndroid 4.1
Screen3.5 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:10
Resolution320 x 2401280 x 800
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Allwinner A31S
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUVivante GC860PowerVR SGX544 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR22 GB DDR3
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery2200 mAh5500 mAh
Weight225 gramsUnknown
Dimensions143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm250 mm x 121.5 mm x 19 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGCW ZeroiBen L1 / X
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

  • GCW Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GCW Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • iBen L1 / X N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GCW Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GCW Zero Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GCW Zero Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero and the iBen L1 / X?
iBen L1 / X has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is roughly 67% smaller. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on iBen L1 / X. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux; iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; iBen L1 / X is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

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