WaveShare
GamePi43
- Price
- $80
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Aug 2019
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 500 grams
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Device comparison
WaveShare GamePi43 vs. Anbernic RG35XX
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG35XX
- More portable
- RG35XX
- Newer model
- RG35XX
Main differences
- Anbernic RG35XX has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi43.
- Anbernic RG35XX is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG35XX is roughly 50% smaller and 67% lighter.
- Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera; WaveShare GamePi43 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Anbernic RG35XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; WaveShare GamePi43 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
Anbernic
RG35XX
- Price
- $50
- OS
- Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
- Released
- Dec 2022
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 165 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | GamePi43 | RG35XX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $50 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera |
| Screen | 4.3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2837B0 | Actions Semiconductor ATM7039S |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | PowerVR SGX544MP |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 | 256 MB DDR3 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 18650 x2 | 2100 mAh / 2600 mAh |
| Weight | 500 grams | 165 grams |
| Dimensions | 171 mm x 111 mm x 34 mm | 81 mm x 117 mm x 20 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | GamePi43 | RG35XX |
|---|---|---|
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Emulation source notes
- GamePi43 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
- RG35XX DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- GamePi43 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG35XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG35XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG35XX N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GamePi43 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG35XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG35XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GamePi43 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG35XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG35XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG35XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
- GamePi43 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG35XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG35XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG35XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG35XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG35XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG35XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG35XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GamePi43 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG35XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GamePi43 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG35XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast:Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the WaveShare GamePi43 and the Anbernic RG35XX?
- Anbernic RG35XX has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi43. Anbernic RG35XX is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG35XX is roughly 50% smaller and 67% lighter. Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera; WaveShare GamePi43 runs Linux (RetroPie). Anbernic RG35XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; WaveShare GamePi43 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GamePi43 or the Anbernic RG35XX?
- The Anbernic RG35XX is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $30 less than the WaveShare GamePi43 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the WaveShare GamePi43 or the Anbernic RG35XX?
- The Anbernic RG35XX is the newer model, released in 2022.
