Arduboy,
Arduboy FX
- Price
- $54
- OS
- Arduboy Game Loader
- Released
- Apr 2020
- Up to
- Unknown
- Screen
- 1.3 inch Monochrome
- Weight
- 85 grams
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Device comparison
Arduboy, Arduboy FX vs. Pimoroni PicoSystem
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Arduboy FX
- Better screen
- PicoSystem
- Newer model
- PicoSystem
Main differences
- Pimoroni PicoSystem has similar emulation coverage to Arduboy, Arduboy FX.
- Arduboy, Arduboy FX is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Pimoroni PicoSystem has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX.
- Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌; Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader.
Details
Pimoroni
PicoSystem
- Price
- $79
- OS
- ❌
- Released
- Oct 2021
- Up to
- Unknown
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | Arduboy FX | PicoSystem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54 | $79 |
| OS | Arduboy Game Loader | ❌ |
| Screen | 1.3 inch | 1.54 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 2:1 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 128 x 64 | 240 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | Unknown |
| Panel | Monochrome | IPS |
| Chipset | ATMEGA32U4 | Raspberry Pi Pico |
| CPU | Microchip 8-bit AVR microcontroller | RP2040 M0+ |
| GPU | ❌ | ❌ |
| RAM | 2.5 KB SRAM | 265 KB SRAM |
| Storage | Internal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROM | Internal 16 MB Flash ROM |
| Battery | 180 mAh | 525h mAh |
| Weight | 85 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm | Unknown |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- Arduboy FX DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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
- PicoSystem 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 Pimoroni PicoSystem?
- Pimoroni PicoSystem has similar emulation coverage to Arduboy, Arduboy FX. Arduboy, Arduboy FX is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Pimoroni PicoSystem has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX. Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌; Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader.
- Which is cheaper, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the Pimoroni PicoSystem?
- The Arduboy, Arduboy FX is the cheaper of the two at around $54, roughly $25 less than the Pimoroni PicoSystem based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the Pimoroni PicoSystem?
- The Pimoroni PicoSystem is the newer model, released in 2021.
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