WaveShare
Game Hat
- Price
- $40
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 300 grams
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Device comparison
WaveShare Game Hat vs. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Game Hat
- Better screen
- Game Hat
- More portable
- PowKiddy X16
Main differences
- WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- WaveShare Game Hat is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- WaveShare Game Hat is roughly 42% smaller and 5% lighter.
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on WaveShare Game Hat.
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II; WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie).
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES; WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA.
Details
PowKiddy, Coolbaby
PowKiddy X16
- Price
- $45
- OS
- µC/OS-II
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- GBA
- Screen
- 7.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 286 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | Game Hat | PowKiddy X16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $45 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | µC/OS-II |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:3 |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 | 800 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Compatible with Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2B/3B/3B+ | Actions ATJ2279B |
| CPU | Pi dependent | Actions ATJ2279B |
| GPU | Pi dependent | "Built in GPU" |
| RAM | Pi dependent | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal MicroSD | Internal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 18650 | 1800 mAh |
| Weight | 300 grams | 286 grams |
| Dimensions | 180 mm x 86 mm x 30 mm | 240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | Game Hat | PowKiddy X16 |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Excellent | Good |
| NES | Excellent | Excellent |
| Genesis | Excellent | Playable |
| GBA | Excellent | Good |
| SNES | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS1 | Excellent | Limited |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Playable | Unsupported |
| N64 | Playable | Unsupported |
| Dreamcast | Limited | Unsupported |
| PSP | Playable | Unsupported |
| Saturn | Limited | Unsupported |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Wii | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| PS2 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Switch | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Wii U | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| PS3 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the WaveShare Game Hat and the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
- WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare Game Hat is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Game Hat is roughly 42% smaller and 5% lighter. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on WaveShare Game Hat. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II; WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie). PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES; WaveShare Game Hat is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the WaveShare Game Hat or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
- The WaveShare Game Hat is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
