Device comparison

WaveShare GPM280 CM4 vs. WaveShare GamePi20

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Quick verdict

Best value
GamePi20
More portable
GamePi20
Newer model
GPM280 CM4

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM4 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is about $120 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 41% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

WaveShare

GPM280 CM4

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

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SpecGPM280 CM4GamePi20
Price$150$30
Screen2.8 inch2.0 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2711Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A72ARM1176JZF-S
GPUBroadcom VideoCore VIBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB512 MB DDR
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh14500
Weight?150 grams
Dimensions136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm108 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM4GamePi20
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
  • GamePi20 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
  • GPM280 CM4 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 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
  • GPM280 CM4 N64: Nintendo 64: 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
  • GPM280 CM4 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 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
  • GamePi20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPM280 CM4 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 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
  • GamePi20 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
  • GamePi20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
  • GPM280 CM4 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPM280 CM4 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GamePi20 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
  • GamePi20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
  • GPM280 CM4 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GamePi20 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
  • GamePi20 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
  • GamePi20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM4 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GamePi20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 and the WaveShare GamePi20?
WaveShare GPM280 CM4 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare GamePi20 is about $120 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GamePi20 is roughly 41% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GamePi20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The WaveShare GamePi20 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $120 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 or the WaveShare GamePi20?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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