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The Data Frog SF2000 is a 2.8 inch 4:3 Proprietary handheld that plays everything up to GBA well. It came out in April 2023 at $24. Inside is the Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210 with 128 MB of RAM.
Data Frog SF2000 videos
What it plays
Plays up to: GBA. Chip: Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210.
Scores out of 100. 100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues on this device. 80 or more plays well (green), 50 to 79 plays partly (yellow).
What owners say
“I bought the SF2000 on a whim and I love retro gaming but didn't know where to start.”
“I have a SF2000 and while it is a low end machine, I reach for it often because it is so comfortable.”
“Checked out pico-8 emulation on my SF2000. So far pretty nice.”
What the specs mean
Same chip as 1 other handheld
The Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210 also powers the GB300. The same chip means similar speed, though memory and cooling can differ.
Based on: Our handheld database (chip field)
No headphone jack
Audio goes over Bluetooth or the speakers. Bluetooth adds a delay you can notice in rhythm games.
Based on: Layout data; Bluetooth audio latency is a known limit of the standard
Rating
How we score: what it plays 30%, how many players own and recommend it 20%, screen 15%, price compared with handhelds that play as much 10%, controls 10%, size and weight 10%, battery size for its chip 5%.
Good
- Plays everything up to GBA well
- Video out to a TV
- Low price
Not so good
- PS1 games do not run reliably
- No Wi-Fi
- Small 1,500 mAh battery
Specs
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Chip | Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210 |
| CPU | MIPS24KEc |
| Cores | 1 |
| Clock speed | 918 MHz |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 128 MB DDR2 |
| Cooling | No |
| Screen | |
| Size | 2.8" |
| Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Dual screen | No |
| Controls | |
| D-pad | Cross, Upper placement |
| Analog sticks | Yes |
| Stick layout | Single, bottom |
| Shoulder buttons | No L2/R2 |
| Rumble | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| SD card | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Video out | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Build | |
| Form factor | Horizontal |
| Dimensions | 166 x 69 x 32 mm |
| Battery | 1500 mAh 18650 |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Speakers | Back |
| Software | |
| Operating system | Proprietary |
Questions
Can the Data Frog SF2000 play PS2 games?
Not well. PS2 scores 0 out of 100. It plays everything up to GBA well.
Does it have a headphone jack?
No. Use Bluetooth headphones or the speakers.
How big is the battery?
1,500 mAh. The middle Linux and other handheld in our database has 3,000 mAh.
Can it connect to a TV?
Yes, it has video out.
How much does the Data Frog SF2000 cost?
It launched at about $24 in Apr 2023. Prices on the used market change, so check current listings.
Price and newer models
$24 at launch
Similar handhelds
Specs and emulation scores from the retrocatalog.com handheld database. The score out of 10 is our own.