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. TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66
- More portable
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66
- Newer model
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66
Main differences
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case.
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 is roughly 45% smaller and 77% lighter.
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 runs MinUI; Retroflag GPi Case runs Linux (RetroPie).
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Retroflag GPi Case is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
TRIMUI / PowKiddy
TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66
- Price
- $50.00
- OS
- MinUI
- Released
- Nov 2020
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 65 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | GPi Case | TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | MinUI |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 2.0 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 SDRAM |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Internal 64 MB / 4 GB / 8 GB, External MicroSD |
| Battery | AA x3 | 600 mAh |
| Weight | 280 grams | 65 grams |
| Dimensions | 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm | 106.5 mm x 56.5 mm x 10 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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 TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66?
- TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case. TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 is roughly 45% smaller and 77% lighter. TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 runs MinUI; Retroflag GPi Case runs Linux (RetroPie). TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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 TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66?
- The TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 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 TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66?
- The TRIMUI Model S / PowKiddy A66 is the newer model, released in 2020.
