KinHanK Retro GP430 vs. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero

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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.

KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Game Consoles Worldwide

GCW Zero

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
225 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetro GP430GCW Zero
Price$145.00$150.00
OSLinux (RetroPie)OpenDingux
Screen4.3 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 480320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Ingenic JZ4770
CPUCortex-A53XBurst
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVVivante GC860
RAM1 GB DDR2512 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery5000 mAh2800 mAh
Weight250 grams225 grams
Dimensions185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro GP430GCW Zero
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

  • 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 DS: Nintendo DS: 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GCW Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro GP430 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 PS1: Sony Playstation: 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 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 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 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
  • GCW Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KinHanK Retro GP430 and the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
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 KinHanK Retro GP430 or the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
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 KinHanK Retro GP430 or the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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