Overview
The microByte is a budget horizontal retro handheld from Byte-Mix Labs with a 1.3-inch 240×240 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Open Source. It is best suited for Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Game Boy. It typically sells for around $53.
- Screen
- 1.3 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER E
- RAM
- 8 MB
- Battery
- 500 mAh
- OS
- Open Source
Emulation
- Classicmixed
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESLimited
- GBANo
- GenesisNo
- PS1No
- Mid-genunsupported
- N64No
- DSNo
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
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Specifications
General
- Released
- July 2021
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Open Source
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 1.3 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 240 x 240 (1:1)
- Pixel density
- 261.09 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER E
- CPU
- Tensilica Xtensa LX6, 2 cores, 240 MHz
- GPU
- ❌, ❌
- RAM
- 8 MB
- Storage
- Internal 16 MB & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- Xtensa
Battery and build
- Battery
- 500 mAh, up to 6 hours
- Dimensions
- 78 mm x 40 mm x 17 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- Menu
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Ports
- USB-C
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Byte-Mix Labs microByte emulate?
The Byte-Mix Labs microByte plays systems up to Game Boy at excellent quality. It is at its best with Game Boy, NES.
Can the Byte-Mix Labs microByte play Game Boy games?
Yes. Game Boy performance on the Byte-Mix Labs microByte is rated excellent in our catalog. Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the Byte-Mix Labs microByte play SNES games?
Not well. SNES performance on the Byte-Mix Labs microByte is rated poor. Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
How much does the Byte-Mix Labs microByte cost?
The Byte-Mix Labs microByte typically sells for around $53, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Byte-Mix Labs microByte run?
The Byte-Mix Labs microByte ships with Open Source.
What screen does the Byte-Mix Labs microByte have?
It has a 1.3 inch IPS display with a 1:1 aspect ratio, running at 240 x 240 at 261.09 PPI.
Price alert
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Reviews
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