Device comparison

Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG vs. 8BCraft Retrostone 1

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retro Pixel DMG
Better screen
Retro Pixel DMG
More portable
Retro Pixel DMG
Newer model
Retro Pixel DMG

Main differences

  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has similar emulation coverage to 8BCraft Retrostone 1.
  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is about $57 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • 8BCraft Retrostone 1 is roughly 12% smaller and 2% lighter.
  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz Analog TFT on 8BCraft Retrostone 1.
  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG runs Android 7.1; 8BCraft Retrostone 1 runs Linux - RetrorangePi.

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Retro Pixel DMG

Details
Price
$100
OS
Android 7.1
Released
Feb 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
294 grams

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8BCraft

Retrostone 1

Details
Price
$157
OS
Linux - RetrorangePi
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
N64
Screen
3.5 inch Analog TFT
Weight
300 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetro Pixel DMGRetrostone 1
Price$100$157
OSAndroid 7.1Linux - RetrorangePi
Screen3.2 inch3.5 inch
Resolution480 x 360320 x 240
PanelIPSAnalog TFT
ChipsetAllwinner A64Allwinner H3
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A7
RAM1 GB1 GB DDR
StorageExternal MicroSD (8 GB - 64 GB)External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh3000 mAh
Weight294 grams300 grams
Dimensions90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm130 mm x 90 mm x 25 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro Pixel DMGRetrostone 1
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

  • Retro Pixel DMG DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Retrostone 1 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Retro Pixel DMG 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retrostone 1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retrostone 1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retrostone 1 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retrostone 1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retrostone 1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retrostone 1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retrostone 1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retrostone 1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Pixel DMG Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retrostone 1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retrostone 1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retrostone 1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retrostone 1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Pixel DMG Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retrostone 1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retrostone 1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retrostone 1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Pixel DMG GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retrostone 1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel DMG Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retrostone 1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG and the 8BCraft Retrostone 1?
Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has similar emulation coverage to 8BCraft Retrostone 1. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is about $57 cheaper based on catalog pricing. 8BCraft Retrostone 1 is roughly 12% smaller and 2% lighter. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz Analog TFT on 8BCraft Retrostone 1. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG runs Android 7.1; 8BCraft Retrostone 1 runs Linux - RetrorangePi.
Which is cheaper, the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG or the 8BCraft Retrostone 1?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $57 less than the 8BCraft Retrostone 1 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG or the 8BCraft Retrostone 1?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is the newer model, released in 2021.

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