Device comparison

Arduboy, Arduboy FX vs. Pocuter PocketStar

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Arduboy FX
PocketStar

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Quick verdict

Best value
Arduboy FX
Better screen
PocketStar
More portable
PocketStar
Newer model
PocketStar

Main differences

  • Pocuter PocketStar has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Arduboy, Arduboy FX is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Pocuter PocketStar is roughly 68% smaller.
  • Pocuter PocketStar has a 60 Hz OLED screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX.
  • Pocuter PocketStar runs Proprietary; 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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Pocuter

PocketStar

Details
Price
$57
OS
Proprietary
Released
Nov 2022
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
0.95 inch OLED
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecArduboy FXPocketStar
Price$54$57
OSArduboy Game LoaderProprietary
Screen1.3 inch0.95 inch
Aspect ratio2:147:32
Resolution128 x 6494 x 64
PanelMonochromeOLED
ChipsetATMEGA32U4Espressif Systems ESP32-C3
CPUMicrochip 8-bit AVR microcontrollerRISC-V CPU
RAM2.5 KB SRAM400 KB SRAM
StorageInternal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROMInternal 4 MB, External MicroSD
Battery180 mAh220 mAh
Weight85 gramsUnknown
Dimensions54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm30 mm x 50 mm x 10 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemArduboy FXPocketStar
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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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 Pocuter PocketStar?
Pocuter PocketStar has stronger listed emulation coverage. Arduboy, Arduboy FX is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Pocuter PocketStar is roughly 68% smaller. Pocuter PocketStar has a 60 Hz OLED screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX. Pocuter PocketStar runs Proprietary; Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader.
Which is cheaper, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the Pocuter PocketStar?
The Arduboy, Arduboy FX is the cheaper of the two at around $54, roughly $3 less than the Pocuter PocketStar based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Arduboy, Arduboy FX or the Pocuter PocketStar?
The Pocuter PocketStar is the newer model, released in 2022.

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