Digiretro
Digi RetroBoy
- Price
- $104.00
- OS
- Proprietary
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 110 grams
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Digiretro Digi RetroBoy vs. GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo
Specs, emulation, community reviews, ownership and play history, side by side.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Digi RetroBoy
- More portable
- Digi RetroBoy
- Newer model
- Digi RetroBoy
Main differences
- Digiretro Digi RetroBoy has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo.
- Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $46 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is roughly 17% smaller and 19% lighter.
- Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo runs GNU/Linux based.
Details
GamePark Holdings
GP2X Caanoo
- Price
- $150.00
- OS
- GNU/Linux based
- Released
- Aug 2010
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Weight
- 136 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | Digi RetroBoy | GP2X Caanoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $104.00 | $150.00 |
| OS | Proprietary | GNU/Linux based |
| Screen | 3.0 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | TFT |
| Chipset | Proprietary | MagicEyes Pollux VR3520F |
| CPU | ARM7 & ARM9 | ARM926EJ-S |
| GPU | "Dedicated GPU (60 fps)" | "3D hardware engine" |
| RAM | 50 MHz DRAM | 128 MB SDRAM |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External SD |
| Battery | 1000 mAh | 1850 mAh |
| Weight | 110 grams | 136 grams |
| Dimensions | 130 mm x 65 mm x 19 mm | 146 mm x 70 mm x 18.5 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | Digi RetroBoy | GP2X Caanoo |
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Emulation source notes
- Digi RetroBoy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GP2X Caanoo GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GP2X Caanoo NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Digi RetroBoy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Digi RetroBoy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GP2X Caanoo Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GP2X Caanoo Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy and the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo?
- Digiretro Digi RetroBoy has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $46 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is roughly 17% smaller and 19% lighter. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo runs GNU/Linux based.
- Which is cheaper, the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy or the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo?
- The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the cheaper of the two at around $104.00, roughly $46.00 less than the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy or the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo?
- The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the newer model, released in 2018.
