Device comparison

WaveShare GamePi20 vs. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15

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

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GamePi20
Tiny GamePi15

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Quick verdict

Better screen
GamePi20
More portable
Tiny GamePi15
Newer model
GamePi20

Main differences

  • WaveShare GamePi20 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 58% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.

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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WaveShare

Tiny GamePi15

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
May 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
1.54 inch TFT
Weight
60 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGamePi20Tiny GamePi15
Screen2.0 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution320 x 240240 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
StorageInternal MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Weight150 grams60 grams
Dimensions108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm65 mm x 35 mm x 23 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGamePi20Tiny GamePi15
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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GamePi20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Tiny GamePi15 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GamePi20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GamePi20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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
  • Tiny GamePi15 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 WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
WaveShare GamePi20 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare Tiny GamePi15. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 58% smaller and 60% lighter. WaveShare GamePi20 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GamePi20 or the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The WaveShare GamePi20 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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