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Data Frog SF2000

Data Frog · Released Apr 2023 ·

The Data Frog SF2000 is a 2.8" IPS handheld from Data Frog powered by the Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210. It launched at around $20.

5.3
out of 10
$20
Launch price $20
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Pros

  • +Budget-friendly price
  • +Can be connected to external displays

Cons

  • Buttons can get stuck
  • Low resolution screen
  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • No L3/R3 (button presses on analog sticks aren't mapped to anything)
  • Device can feel bulky
  • 2.8” screen might be too small for some
  • Not powerful enough for higher end emulation
  • No headphone jack
  • No Bluetooth

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvancePlayable
NESFull speed
SNESLimited
Nintendo 64Not supported
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSNot supported
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastNot supported
PlayStationNot supported
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPNot supported

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210
CPU
MIPS24KEc, 1 cores, 918 MHz
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
RAM
128 MB DDR2
Storage
External MicroSD Internal
Weight
0 g
Dimensions
166 x 69 x 32 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
2.8″
Resolution
320 x 240
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
1500 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, Video out, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
1
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Proprietary

Also plays natively: Proprietary

No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build5.1
Screen7.0
Performance1.7

The Data Frog SF2000 is a 2.8" IPS handheld from Data Frog powered by the Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210. It launched at around $20. It carries 128 MB of RAM and runs Proprietary. Highlights include: Budget-friendly price; Can be connected to external displays. Trade-offs to note: Buttons can get stuck; Low resolution screen; No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...).