Digiretro Digi RetroBoy vs. JinXing Digital JXD S7800A

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Quick verdict

Best value
Digi RetroBoy
Better screen
JXD S7800A
More portable
Digi RetroBoy
Newer model
Digi RetroBoy

Main differences

  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $56 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is roughly 71% smaller and 78% lighter.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus IPS on JinXing Digital JXD S7800A.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary; JinXing Digital JXD S7800A runs Android 4.4.

Digiretro

Digi RetroBoy

Details
Price
$104.00
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
110 grams

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JinXing Digital

JXD S7800A

Details
Price
$160.00
OS
Android 4.4
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
Unknown
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
500 grams

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Specs

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SpecDigi RetroBoyJXD S7800A
Price$104.00$160.00
OSProprietaryAndroid 4.4
Screen3.0 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:28:5
Resolution480 x 3201280 x 800
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetProprietaryAllwinner A31
CPUARM7 & ARM9Cortex-A7
GPU"Dedicated GPU (60 fps)"PowerVR SGX544MP2
RAM50 MHz DRAM1 GB RAM
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery1000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight110 grams500 grams
Dimensions130 mm x 65 mm x 19 mm245 mm x 120.5 mm x 16.5 mm
Video outNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemDigi RetroBoyJXD S7800A
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • Digi RetroBoy 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
  • Digi RetroBoy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy 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
  • Digi RetroBoy PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy 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
  • Digi RetroBoy 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
  • Digi RetroBoy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy 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
  • Digi RetroBoy 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
  • Digi RetroBoy 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
  • Digi RetroBoy 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 JinXing Digital JXD S7800A?
Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $56 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is roughly 71% smaller and 78% lighter. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus IPS on JinXing Digital JXD S7800A. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary; JinXing Digital JXD S7800A runs Android 4.4.
Which is cheaper, the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy or the JinXing Digital JXD S7800A?
The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the cheaper of the two at around $104.00, roughly $56.00 less than the JinXing Digital JXD S7800A based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy or the JinXing Digital JXD S7800A?
The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the newer model, released in 2018.

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