Device comparison

WaveShare GPM280 CM4 vs. Experimental Pi PiBoy XRS

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

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Quick verdict

More portable
GPM280 CM4
Newer model
PiBoy XRS

Main differences

  • Experimental Pi PiBoy XRS has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GPM280 CM4.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is roughly 39% smaller.

WaveShare

GPM280 CM4

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Sep 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Experimental Pi

PiBoy XRS

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Sep 2022
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
330 grams

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0 collectors

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGPM280 CM4PiBoy XRS
Screen2.8 inch3.5 inch
RAM1 GB1, 2, 4 or 8 GB
Battery3500 mAh5600 mAh
WeightUnknown330 grams
Dimensions136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm162 mm x 93 mm x 36 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM4PiBoy XRS
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

  • GPM280 CM4 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • PiBoy XRS DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • GPM280 CM4 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PiBoy XRS 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM4 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPM280 CM4 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM4 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM4 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PiBoy XRS PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PiBoy XRS PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPM280 CM4 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PiBoy XRS Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM4 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PiBoy XRS Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PiBoy XRS Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPM280 CM4 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PiBoy XRS Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM4 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM4 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PiBoy XRS GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPM280 CM4 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PiBoy XRS Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 and the Experimental Pi PiBoy XRS?
Experimental Pi PiBoy XRS has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GPM280 CM4. WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is roughly 39% smaller.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 or the Experimental Pi PiBoy XRS?
The Experimental Pi PiBoy XRS is the newer model, released in 2022.

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