BOYHOM R40XX vs. Game Console R33S

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Quick verdict

Best value
R40XX
Newer model
R40XX

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R33S.
  • BOYHOM R40XX is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Console R33S.
  • BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS).

Game Console

R33S

Details
Price
$48.00
OS
Linux (JELOS)
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

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Specs

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SpecR40XXR33S
Price$40.00$48.00
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux (JELOS)
Screen4.2 inch3.5 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
RAM1 GB DDR3L1 GB DDR3
StorageUnknownInternal 32GB, External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh3200 mAh
WeightUnknown162 grams
DimensionsUnknown78.5 mm x 108 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40XXR33S
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

  • R40XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R33S DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R40XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R33S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R40XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the BOYHOM R40XX and the Game Console R33S?
BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R33S. BOYHOM R40XX is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Console R33S. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS).
Which is cheaper, the BOYHOM R40XX or the Game Console R33S?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the cheaper of the two at around $40.00, roughly $8.00 less than the Game Console R33S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40XX or the Game Console R33S?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.

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