Device comparison

WaveShare GamePi20 vs. Datafrog SF3000

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
GamePi20
Newer model
SF3000

Main differences

  • Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi20.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

WaveShare

GamePi20

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.0 inch IPS
Weight
150 grams

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Datafrog

SF3000

Details
Price
$33
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGamePi20SF3000
Price$30$33
OSLinux (RetroPie)Linux (EmuELEC)
Screen2.0 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240854 x 480
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2835?
CPUARM1176JZF-SCortex-A7
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IV?
RAM512 MB DDR2 GB DDR3
StorageInternal MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery145003000 mAh
Weight150 grams?
Dimensions108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm?
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGamePi20SF3000
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

  • GamePi20 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • SF3000 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • SF3000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • SF3000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
  • GamePi20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • SF3000 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GamePi20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GamePi20 and the Datafrog SF3000?
Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi20. WaveShare GamePi20 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare GamePi20 runs Linux (RetroPie). Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GamePi20 or the Datafrog SF3000?
The WaveShare GamePi20 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $3 less than the Datafrog SF3000 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GamePi20 or the Datafrog SF3000?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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