Device comparison

GAMEMT E5 vs. Dealbay G28

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
G28
Newer model
G28

Main differences

  • Dealbay G28 has similar emulation coverage to GAMEMT E5.
  • Dealbay G28 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Dealbay G28 runs Linux (EmuELEC); GAMEMT E5 runs Linux.
  • Dealbay G28 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; GAMEMT E5 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

GAMEMT

GAMEMT E5

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Dealbay

G28

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Dec 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecGAMEMT E5G28
Price$40$30
OSLinuxLinux (EmuELEC)
Screen5.0 inch4.3 inch
Resolution960 x 544480 x 272
ChipsetV.R. Technology VT569BRockChip RK3128
GPUVivante 3D GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM64 MB DDR2"4 GB" DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery5000 mAh2100 mAh

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGAMEMT E5G28
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

  • GAMEMT E5 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • GAMEMT E5 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • G28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT E5 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GAMEMT E5 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT E5 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • G28 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GAMEMT E5 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • G28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT E5 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • G28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT E5 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GAMEMT E5 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GAMEMT E5 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the GAMEMT E5 and the Dealbay G28?
Dealbay G28 has similar emulation coverage to GAMEMT E5. Dealbay G28 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Dealbay G28 runs Linux (EmuELEC); GAMEMT E5 runs Linux. Dealbay G28 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; GAMEMT E5 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the GAMEMT E5 or the Dealbay G28?
The Dealbay G28 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the GAMEMT E5 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the GAMEMT E5 or the Dealbay G28?
The Dealbay G28 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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