Device comparison

SJGAM M21 vs. SJGAM M27

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

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Quick verdict

Better screen
M21
Newer model
M21

Main differences

  • SJGAM M21 runs Linux (EmuELEC); SJGAM M27 runs Linux.

SJGAM

M21

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
208 grams

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SJGAM

M27

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
Unknown
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecM21M27
Price$40Unknown
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux
Screen3.5 inchUnknown
Aspect ratio4:3Unknown
Resolution640 x 480Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelTFTUnknown
Chipset"N909"Unknown
CPUCortex-A7Unknown
GPUMali-400 MP2Unknown
RAM1 GB DDR4Unknown
StorageInternal & External MicroSDUnknown
Battery3000 mAhUnknown
Weight208 gramsUnknown
Dimensions?Unknown
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM21M27
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • M21 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
  • M21 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • M21 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M21 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • M21 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • M21 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the SJGAM M21 and the SJGAM M27?
SJGAM M21 runs Linux (EmuELEC); SJGAM M27 runs Linux.

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