Device comparison

Arduboy, Arduboy FX vs. Byte-Mix Labs microByte

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Quick verdict

Best value
microByte
Better screen
microByte
More portable
microByte
Newer model
microByte

Main differences

  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte is roughly 33% smaller.
  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX.
  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte runs Open Source; Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader.

Arduboy,

Arduboy FX

Details
Price
$54
OS
Arduboy Game Loader
Released
Apr 2020
Up to
Unknown
Screen
1.3 inch Monochrome
Weight
85 grams

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Byte-Mix Labs

microByte

Details
Price
$53
OS
Open Source
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
1.3 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecArduboy FXmicroByte
Price$54$53
OSArduboy Game LoaderOpen Source
Aspect ratio2:11:1
Resolution128 x 64240 x 240
PanelMonochromeIPS
ChipsetATMEGA32U4Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER E
CPUMicrochip 8-bit AVR microcontrollerTensilica Xtensa LX6
RAM2.5 KB SRAM8 MB
StorageInternal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROMInternal 16 MB & External MicroSD
Battery180 mAh500 mAh
Weight85 gramsUnknown
Dimensions54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm78 mm x 40 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemArduboy FXmicroByte
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Arduboy FX DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Arduboy FX PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Arduboy FX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Arduboy FX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Arduboy, Arduboy FX and the Byte-Mix Labs microByte?
Byte-Mix Labs microByte has stronger listed emulation coverage. Byte-Mix Labs microByte is about $1 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Byte-Mix Labs microByte is roughly 33% smaller. Byte-Mix Labs microByte has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX. Byte-Mix Labs microByte runs Open Source; Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader.
Which is cheaper, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the Byte-Mix Labs microByte?
The Byte-Mix Labs microByte is the cheaper of the two at around $53, roughly $1 less than the Arduboy, Arduboy FX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the Byte-Mix Labs microByte?
The Byte-Mix Labs microByte is the newer model, released in 2021.

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