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OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora vs. Nvidia Shield Portable

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Quick verdict

Better screen
Shield Portable
More portable
OpenPandora
Newer model
Shield Portable

Main differences

  • Nvidia Shield Portable has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is roughly 45% smaller and 45% lighter.
  • Nvidia Shield Portable has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora.
  • Nvidia Shield Portable runs Android 5.1; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora runs Linux (SuperZaxxon).

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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Nvidia

Shield Portable

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Android 5.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
DS
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
579 grams

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Specs

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SpecOpenPandoraShield Portable
OSLinux (SuperZaxxon)Android 5.1
Screen4.3 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio5:316:9
Resolution800 x 4801280 x 720
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetTI OMAP3530 (Classic, Rebirth)Nvidia Tegra 4
CPUCortex-A8Cortex-A15
GPUPowerVR SGX530Nvidia GeForce Tegra 4
RAM256 MB (Classic)2 GB DDR3
Storage2 External SD slotsInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh7350 mAh
Weight320 grams579 grams
Dimensions140 mm x 83.5 mm x 29 mm158 mm x 135 mm x 57 mm
Video outNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOpenPandoraShield Portable
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

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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora and the Nvidia Shield Portable?
Nvidia Shield Portable has stronger listed emulation coverage. OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is roughly 45% smaller and 45% lighter. Nvidia Shield Portable has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora. Nvidia Shield Portable runs Android 5.1; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora runs Linux (SuperZaxxon).
Which is newer, the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora or the Nvidia Shield Portable?
The Nvidia Shield Portable is the newer model, released in 2013.

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