PowKiddy, Coolbaby
PowKiddy X16
- Price
- $45
- OS
- µC/OS-II
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- GBA
- Screen
- 7.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 286 grams
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Device comparison
PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 vs. WaveShare Game Hat
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Game Hat
- Better screen
- Game Hat
- More portable
- PowKiddy X16
Main differences
- WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- WaveShare Game Hat is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- WaveShare Game Hat is roughly 42% smaller and 5% lighter.
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on WaveShare Game Hat.
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II; WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie).
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES; WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA.
Details
WaveShare
Game Hat
- Price
- $40
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 300 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | PowKiddy X16 | Game Hat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $40 |
| OS | µC/OS-II | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 7.0 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 480 x 320 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Actions ATJ2279B | Compatible with Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2B/3B/3B+ |
| CPU | Actions ATJ2279B | Pi dependent |
| GPU | "Built in GPU" | Pi dependent |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | Pi dependent |
| Storage | Internal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD | Internal MicroSD |
| Battery | 1800 mAh | 18650 |
| Weight | 286 grams | 300 grams |
| Dimensions | 240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm | 180 mm x 86 mm x 30 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | PowKiddy X16 | Game Hat |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Good | Excellent |
| NES | Excellent | Excellent |
| Genesis | Playable | Excellent |
| GBA | Good | Excellent |
| SNES | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS1 | Limited | Excellent |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Unsupported | Playable |
| N64 | Unsupported | Playable |
| Dreamcast | Unsupported | Limited |
| PSP | Unsupported | Playable |
| Saturn | Unsupported | Limited |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Wii | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| PS2 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Switch | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Wii U | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| PS3 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 and the WaveShare Game Hat?
- WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare Game Hat is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Game Hat is roughly 42% smaller and 5% lighter. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on WaveShare Game Hat. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II; WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie). PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES; WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
- The WaveShare Game Hat is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
