Device comparison

PowKiddy V10 vs. WaveShare GamePi20

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
GamePi20
More portable
GamePi20
Newer model
V10

Main differences

  • PowKiddy V10 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 44% smaller.
  • PowKiddy V10 runs Linux; WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • PowKiddy V10 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

PowKiddy

V10

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Jun 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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WaveShare

GamePi20

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.0 inch IPS
Weight
150 grams

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Specs

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SpecV10GamePi20
Price$40$30
OSLinuxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen3.5 inch2.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320320 x 240
ChipsetRockchip RK3326Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A35ARM1176JZF-S
GPUMali-G31 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB DDR3512 MB DDR
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh14500
Weight?150 grams
Dimensions94 mm x 103.2 mm x 22.5 mm108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemV10GamePi20
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

  • V10 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
  • GamePi20 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V10 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • V10 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V10 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • V10 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • V10 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GamePi20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V10 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V10 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy V10 and the WaveShare GamePi20?
PowKiddy V10 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare GamePi20 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 44% smaller. PowKiddy V10 runs Linux; WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie). PowKiddy V10 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy V10 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The WaveShare GamePi20 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the PowKiddy V10 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy V10 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The PowKiddy V10 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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