Device comparison

Arduboy, Arduboy FX vs. Game Case GameBoy ESP32

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Arduboy FX
GameBoy ESP32

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Quick verdict

Best value
Arduboy FX
More portable
Arduboy FX
Newer model
GameBoy ESP32

Main differences

  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Arduboy, Arduboy FX is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Arduboy, Arduboy FX is roughly 55% smaller and 38% lighter.
  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX.
  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32; 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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Game Case

GameBoy ESP32

Details
Price
$60
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
May 2021
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
138 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecArduboy FXGameBoy ESP32
Price$54$60
OSArduboy Game LoaderRetro ESP32
Screen1.3 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio2:14:3
Resolution128 x 64320 x 240
PanelMonochromeTFT
ChipsetATMEGA32U4Espressif Systems ESP32
CPUMicrochip 8-bit AVR microcontrollerTensilica Xtensa LX6
RAM2.5 KB SRAM520 KB SRAM
StorageInternal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROMInternal MicroSD
Battery180 mAh2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable)
Weight85 grams138 grams
Dimensions54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemArduboy FXGameBoy ESP32
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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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 Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Arduboy, Arduboy FX is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Arduboy, Arduboy FX is roughly 55% smaller and 38% lighter. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32; Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader.
Which is cheaper, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
The Arduboy, Arduboy FX is the cheaper of the two at around $54, roughly $6 less than the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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