WaveShare GamePi43
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WaveShare GamePi43 is a gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by BCM2837B0 (4-core, 1.4 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 4.3" IPS LCD display (800 x 480). Runs Linux.
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WaveShare GamePi43 is a gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by BCM2837B0 (4-core, 1.4 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 4.3" IPS LCD display (800 x 480). Runs Linux.
The 4.3-inch IPS display runs at 800 x 480 resolution, with a 5:3 aspect ratio, roughly 217 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The result is a crisp, vivid picture for 8-bit and 16-bit classics. There is no protective lens over the panel, only a screen protector.
Controls include an upper-placed cross D-pad, four face buttons and rear-facing L1/R1 shoulder buttons. There are no analog sticks and no rumble, which makes the GamePi43 best suited to classic digital-input games. Dedicated Hot Key, volume and brightness buttons, plus a physical power switch, keep everyday use simple. The plastic body measures 171 x 111 x 34 mm and weighs 500 g, so it is a fairly bulky device.
Power comes from two swappable 18650 batteries, charged via Micro USB. Connectivity is unusually generous for a handheld: four USB ports, Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth. Audio is handled by a single rear-facing mono speaker, and there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
On the software side, the GamePi43 runs Linux with RetroPie support, and games are stored on microSD. The supported platform list is extensive: Atari systems, Commodore 64, MSX, MS-DOS, ScummVM, Neo Geo, MAME, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation. Dreamcast, Saturn and PSP are listed as well.
Ideal for: DIY tinkerers and retro emulation fans who want a configurable handheld with swappable batteries and plenty of ports, at a reference price of around $80.
- Manufacturer
- Broadcom
- SoC
- Broadcom BCM2837B0
- Model
- BCM2837B0
- Architecture
- Cortex-A53
- Cores
- 4
- Threads
- 4
- Frequency
- 1.4 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Broadcom VideoCore IV
- GPU Cores
- 4
- GPU Frequency
- 300 MHz
- Capacity
- 1 GB
- Technology
- DDR2
- Size
- 4.3
- Technology
- IPS
- Resolution
- 800 x 480
- Quality
- SD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 216.97
- Aspect Ratio
- 5:3
- Lens
- None (Protector only)
- Battery Type
- Swappable
- Analog Sticks
- None
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, Rear facing
- Extra Buttons
- Hot Key, Brightness +-, Volume +-
- Speaker Type
- Single Mono
- Speaker Position
- Rear facing
- Ports
- USB x4, Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth
- Charge Port
- Micro USB
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Card Support
- microSD
- Operating System
- Linux
- Custom OS Support
- RetroPie
- Dimensions
- 171 mm x 111 mm x 34 mm
- Weight
- 500 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- swappable 18650 batteries
- four USB ports plus Ethernet
- sharp 4.3-inch IPS screen
- RetroPie support
- smooth PS1 emulation
- dedicated volume and brightness buttons
Cons
- Bulky
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