Game Case
GameBoy ESP32
- Price
- $60
- OS
- Retro ESP32
- Released
- May 2021
- Up to
- Game Boy
- Screen
- 2.8 inch TFT
- Weight
- 138 grams
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Device comparison
Game Case GameBoy ESP32 vs. Arduboy, Arduboy FX
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Arduboy FX
- More portable
- Arduboy FX
- Newer model
- GameBoy ESP32
Main differences
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Arduboy, Arduboy FX is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Arduboy, Arduboy FX is roughly 55% smaller and 38% lighter.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32; Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader.
Details
Arduboy,
Arduboy FX
- Price
- $54
- OS
- Arduboy Game Loader
- Released
- Apr 2020
- Up to
- Unknown
- Screen
- 1.3 inch Monochrome
- Weight
- 85 grams
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | GameBoy ESP32 | Arduboy FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $54 |
| OS | Retro ESP32 | Arduboy Game Loader |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 1.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 2:1 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 128 x 64 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | Monochrome |
| Chipset | Espressif Systems ESP32 | ATMEGA32U4 |
| CPU | Tensilica Xtensa LX6 | Microchip 8-bit AVR microcontroller |
| GPU | ❌ | ❌ |
| RAM | 520 KB SRAM | 2.5 KB SRAM |
| Storage | Internal MicroSD | Internal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROM |
| Battery | 2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable) | 180 mAh |
| Weight | 138 grams | 85 grams |
| Dimensions | 78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm | 54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GameBoy ESP32 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Arduboy FX DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 N64: Nintendo 64: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Arduboy FX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Arduboy FX PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Arduboy FX Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Arduboy FX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 and the Arduboy, Arduboy FX?
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Arduboy, Arduboy FX is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Arduboy, Arduboy FX is roughly 55% smaller and 38% lighter. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz Monochrome on Arduboy, Arduboy FX. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32; Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 or the Arduboy, Arduboy FX?
- The Arduboy, Arduboy FX is the cheaper of the two at around $54, roughly $6 less than the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 or the Arduboy, Arduboy FX?
- The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the newer model, released in 2021.
