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G28

G28 by Dealbay, priced around $30, Horizontal retro handheld, running Linux (EmuELEC), powered by RockChip RK3128, with a 4.3 inch display

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Specifications

60 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
Dealbay
Release Date
2024 / 12
Price
$30
Pricing category
$0 - $50

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
White, Black
Dimensions
Not documented
Weight
Not documented
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux (EmuELEC)

Performance

System on a Chip
RockChip RK3128
CPU
Cortex-A7
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.3 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
500 MHz
RAM
"4 GB" DDR3
Performance rating
7/10 · B+

Display

Screen size
4.3 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
480 x 272
PPI
128.3 PPI
Aspect ratio
16:9
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass

Battery & charging

Battery
2100 mAh
Charge port
USB-C
Storage
Internal & External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3?) Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical
Extra buttons
Power, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Switch

Connectivity

Connectivity
USB-C OTG
Video output
Mini HDMI
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono Rear facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
B
Nintendo DS
D
Nintendo 64
D
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Sega Saturn
F
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
SNES FX & 3D PS1 mostly full speed, N64 and 2D PSP barely playable for easier to emulate games

Where To Buy

Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.

Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
$30
Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$30
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$30

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G28 Buying Guides & Comparisons

Where this handheld is ranked against the alternatives, and the head-to-heads that compare it directly.

Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

G28 is a retro handheld from Dealbay.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Linux (EmuELEC), which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the RockChip RK3128 chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

...Iru!
...Iru!

1998 •PlayStation 1

...Iru! takes place in a high school with a large mechanical clock in the center. You control an upper classman who, along with his fellow students an...

'98 Year Koushien
'98 Year Koushien

1998 •PlayStation 1

The sixth in the Koshien series. It is a high school baseball simulation which chooses one from 40 000 high schools from Hokkaido in the north to Okin...

'The
'The

2016 •Super Nintendo

Mario goes on another quest to save the kingdom. What obstacles will he be facing this time? 'the (also known as Coronation Day) is a Horror themed S...

0 to X
0 to X

2016 •Nintendo Entertainment System

Based on a hit internet phenomenon, 0-to-X is an addictive puzzler developed by nemesys. In addition to tile mashing fun, the game features an amazing...

007 Racing
007 Racing

2000 •PlayStation 1

In 007 Racing you can get behind the wheel of James Bond's car. You must complete missions which range from collecting an object and getting out aliv...

1 On 1
1 On 1

1998 •PlayStation 1, PlayStation 3, PSP

A mix between a 3D fighting game and basketball. Slam dunk and beat up your way through opponents to prove your legendary basketball abilities.

G28 — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the G28 an official Dealbay product?

The console database lists the G28 under the brand Dealbay. It does not document whether the G28 is an officially licensed Dealbay product.

When was the G28 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2024 / 12 and the price as $30 for the G28.

What chipset and how much RAM does the G28 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3128, the CPU as Cortex-A7, and the RAM as "4 GB" DDR3 for the G28.

What are the G28's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the battery as 2100 mAh for the G28. The dimensions and the weight are not documented in the console database.

Which systems can the G28 emulate well?

The console database gives the G28 a grade of B+ or better for 5 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, and Super Nintendo.

Where can I buy the G28?

The marketplace rows shown for the G28 are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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