Device comparison

Arduboy, Arduboy FX vs. CoolBaby RS-08

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Quick verdict

Best value
CoolBaby RS-08
Better screen
Arduboy FX
More portable
Arduboy FX
Newer model
Arduboy FX

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RS-08 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Arduboy, Arduboy FX is roughly 84% smaller.
  • Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader; CoolBaby RS-08 runs Linux.

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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CoolBaby

CoolBaby RS-08

Details
Price
$50
OS
Linux
Released
Dec 2019
Up to
Unknown
Screen
7.0 inch
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecArduboy FXCoolBaby RS-08
Price$54$50
OSArduboy Game LoaderLinux
Screen1.3 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio2:15:3
Resolution128 x 64800 x 480
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelMonochromeUnknown
ChipsetATMEGA32U4Unknown
CPUMicrochip 8-bit AVR microcontrollerUnknown
GPUUnknown
RAM2.5 KB SRAMUnknown
StorageInternal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROMInternal & External MicroSD
Battery180 mAh3000 mAh
Weight85 gramsUnknown
Dimensions54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm260 mm x 115 mm x 20 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemArduboy FXCoolBaby RS-08
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • Arduboy FX 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
  • Arduboy FX 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
  • Arduboy FX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX 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
  • Arduboy FX 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
  • Arduboy FX 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
  • Arduboy FX 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
  • Arduboy FX 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
  • Arduboy FX Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Arduboy, Arduboy FX and the CoolBaby RS-08?
CoolBaby RS-08 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Arduboy, Arduboy FX is roughly 84% smaller. Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader; CoolBaby RS-08 runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the CoolBaby RS-08?
The CoolBaby RS-08 is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $4 less than the Arduboy, Arduboy FX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the CoolBaby RS-08?
The Arduboy, Arduboy FX is the newer model, released in 2020.

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