Retroflag
GPi Case
- Price
- $70.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Jun 2019
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 280 grams
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Retroflag GPi Case vs. PowKiddy A30
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PowKiddy A30
- More portable
- PowKiddy A30
- Newer model
- PowKiddy A30
Main differences
- PowKiddy A30 has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case.
- PowKiddy A30 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- PowKiddy A30 is roughly 10% smaller and 57% lighter.
- PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; Retroflag GPi Case runs Linux (RetroPie).
- PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Retroflag GPi Case is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy A30
- Price
- $50.00
- OS
- Trimui OS
- Released
- Nov 2021
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 120 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | GPi Case | PowKiddy A30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | Trimui OS |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2835 | Allwinner F1C200S |
| CPU | ARM1176JZF-S | ARM926EJ-S |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | 2D accelerator |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR | 64 MB LPDDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | AA x3 | 1200 mAh |
| Weight | 280 grams | 120 grams |
| Dimensions | 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm | 136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GPi Case DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GPi Case N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PowKiddy A30 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy A30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GPi Case PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy A30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GPi Case Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Retroflag GPi Case and the PowKiddy A30?
- PowKiddy A30 has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case. PowKiddy A30 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy A30 is roughly 10% smaller and 57% lighter. PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; Retroflag GPi Case runs Linux (RetroPie). PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Retroflag GPi Case is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Retroflag GPi Case or the PowKiddy A30?
- The PowKiddy A30 is the cheaper of the two at around $50.00, roughly $20.00 less than the Retroflag GPi Case based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Retroflag GPi Case or the PowKiddy A30?
- The PowKiddy A30 is the newer model, released in 2021.
