Device comparison

GamePad Digital GPD G58 vs. OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora

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Quick verdict

Newer model
GPD G58

Main differences

  • GamePad Digital GPD G58 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • GamePad Digital GPD G58 runs Android 4.4.4; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora runs Linux (SuperZaxxon).
  • GamePad Digital GPD G58 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

GamePad Digital

GPD G58

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Android 4.4.4
Released
Jan 2014
Up to
DS
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
Unknown

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OpenPandora GmbH

OpenPandora

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux (SuperZaxxon)
Released
Jan 2010
Up to
DS
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
320 grams

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Specs

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SpecGPD G58OpenPandora
OSAndroid 4.4.4Linux (SuperZaxxon)
Screen5.0 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio16:95:3
ChipsetRockChip RK3188TI OMAP3530 (Classic, Rebirth)
CPUCortex-A9Cortex-A8
GPUMali-400 MP4PowerVR SGX530
RAM1 GB DDR3256 MB (Classic)
StorageInternal 1 GB & External MicroSD2 External SD slots
Battery3500 mAh4000 mAh
WeightUnknown320 grams
Dimensions?140 mm x 83.5 mm x 29 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPD G58OpenPandora
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

  • GPD G58 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • OpenPandora DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • GPD G58 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OpenPandora 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OpenPandora GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD G58 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • OpenPandora N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPD G58 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OpenPandora NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD G58 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OpenPandora PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPD G58 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OpenPandora PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OpenPandora PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • OpenPandora PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OpenPandora Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OpenPandora SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPD G58 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OpenPandora Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • OpenPandora Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OpenPandora Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OpenPandora Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD G58 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OpenPandora Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD G58 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OpenPandora GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD G58 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • OpenPandora Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the GamePad Digital GPD G58 and the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora?
GamePad Digital GPD G58 has stronger listed emulation coverage. GamePad Digital GPD G58 runs Android 4.4.4; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora runs Linux (SuperZaxxon). GamePad Digital GPD G58 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the GamePad Digital GPD G58 or the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora?
The GamePad Digital GPD G58 is the newer model, released in 2014.

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