Device comparison

SJGAM M17 vs. Dealbay G28

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
G28
Newer model
G28

Main differences

  • Dealbay G28 has similar emulation coverage to SJGAM M17.
  • Dealbay G28 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Dealbay G28 runs Linux (EmuELEC); SJGAM M17 runs Linux.
  • Dealbay G28 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; SJGAM M17 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

SJGAM

M17

Details
Price
$35
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Dealbay

G28

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Dec 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
?

No reviews yet

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecM17G28
Price$35$30
OSLinuxLinux (EmuELEC)
ChipsetRockChip RK3126CRockChip RK3128
RAM256 MB LPDDR3"4 GB" DDR3
StorageInternal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh2100 mAh
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM17G28
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

  • M17 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • G28 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • M17 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip "Considerable lag, without frameskip on some games like doom 2 and duke nukem advance (gpsp and minui) to the point where its borderline B rating" - Jan Paweł
  • G28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M17 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • G28 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • M17 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M17 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • G28 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M17 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • G28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip "Horrifying audio crackling at some select SA-1 and FX games (DBZ Hyper Dimension and Stunt Race FX), minui + supafaust" - Jan Paweł
  • G28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M17 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M17 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M17 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M17 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the SJGAM M17 and the Dealbay G28?
Dealbay G28 has similar emulation coverage to SJGAM M17. Dealbay G28 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Dealbay G28 runs Linux (EmuELEC); SJGAM M17 runs Linux. Dealbay G28 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; SJGAM M17 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the SJGAM M17 or the Dealbay G28?
The Dealbay G28 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $5 less than the SJGAM M17 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the SJGAM M17 or the Dealbay G28?
The Dealbay G28 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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