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Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 vs. WaveShare Game Hat

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Quick verdict

Best value
RetroMini RS-90
Better screen
Game Hat
More portable
RetroMini RS-90
Newer model
Game Hat

Main differences

  • WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 53% smaller and 66% lighter.
  • WaveShare Game Hat has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie); Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
  • WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.

Subor, Coolbaby

RetroMini RS-90

Details
Price
$30
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.0 inch TFT
Weight
103 grams

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WaveShare

Game Hat

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
300 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroMini RS-90Game Hat
Price$30$40
OSOpenDinguxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.0 inch3.5 inch
Resolution240 x 160480 x 320
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4725BCompatible with Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2B/3B/3B+
CPUXBurstPi dependent
GPUPi dependent
RAM32 MB DDR2Pi dependent
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery1020 mAh BL-5C18650
Weight103 grams300 grams
Dimensions105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm180 mm x 86 mm x 30 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroMini RS-90Game Hat
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisUnsupportedExcellent
GBAGoodExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1UnsupportedExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSUnsupportedPlayable
N64UnsupportedPlayable
DreamcastUnsupportedLimited
PSPUnsupportedPlayable
SaturnUnsupportedLimited
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 and the WaveShare Game Hat?
WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 53% smaller and 66% lighter. WaveShare Game Hat has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie); Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux. WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
The Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the WaveShare Game Hat based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
The WaveShare Game Hat is the newer model, released in 2018.

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