Device comparison

Arduboy, Arduboy FX vs. Pimoroni PicoSystem

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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.

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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Pimoroni

PicoSystem

Details
Price
$79
OS
Released
Oct 2021
Up to
Unknown
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecArduboy FXPicoSystem
Price$54$79
OSArduboy Game Loader
Screen1.3 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio2:11:1
Resolution128 x 64240 x 240
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelMonochromeIPS
ChipsetATMEGA32U4Raspberry Pi Pico
CPUMicrochip 8-bit AVR microcontrollerRP2040 M0+
RAM2.5 KB SRAM265 KB SRAM
StorageInternal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROMInternal 16 MB Flash ROM
Battery180 mAh525h mAh
Weight85 gramsUnknown
Dimensions54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mmUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemArduboy FXPicoSystem
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
  • 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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