Game Consoles Worldwide
GCW Zero
- Price
- $150.00
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jan 2013
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Weight
- 225 grams
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Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero vs. KinHanK Retro GP430
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Retro GP430
- Better screen
- Retro GP430
- More portable
- GCW Zero
- Newer model
- Retro GP430
Main differences
- KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- KinHanK Retro GP430 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is roughly 32% smaller and 10% lighter.
- KinHanK Retro GP430 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
- KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux.
- KinHanK Retro GP430 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
KinHanK
Retro GP430
- Price
- $145.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Aug 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 250 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | GCW Zero | Retro GP430 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150.00 | $145.00 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 5:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 800 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Broadcom BCM2837 |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 225 grams | 250 grams |
| Dimensions | 143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm | 185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GCW Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro GP430 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
- GCW Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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
- Retro GP430 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 KinHanK Retro GP430?
- KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage. KinHanK Retro GP430 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is roughly 32% smaller and 10% lighter. KinHanK Retro GP430 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux. KinHanK Retro GP430 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
- The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the cheaper of the two at around $145.00, roughly $5.00 less than the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
- The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.
