Game Case GameBoy ESP32 vs. Byte-Mix Labs microByte

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Quick verdict

Best value
microByte
Better screen
microByte
More portable
microByte
Newer model
microByte

Main differences

  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte has similar emulation coverage to Game Case GameBoy ESP32.
  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte is roughly 70% smaller.
  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Case GameBoy ESP32.
  • Byte-Mix Labs microByte runs Open Source; Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32.

Game Case

GameBoy ESP32

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
May 2021
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
138 grams

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Byte-Mix Labs

microByte

Details
Price
$53.00
OS
Open Source
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
1.3 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecGameBoy ESP32microByte
Price$60.00$53.00
OSRetro ESP32Open Source
Screen2.8 inch1.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution320 x 240240 x 240
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetEspressif Systems ESP32Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER E
RAM520 KB SRAM8 MB
StorageInternal MicroSDInternal 16 MB & External MicroSD
Battery2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable)500 mAh
Weight138 gramsUnknown
Dimensions78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm78 mm x 40 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGameBoy ESP32microByte
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

  • GameBoy ESP32 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameBoy ESP32 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GameBoy ESP32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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
  • microByte Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameBoy ESP32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • microByte 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
  • microByte 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 Byte-Mix Labs microByte?
Byte-Mix Labs microByte has similar emulation coverage to Game Case GameBoy ESP32. Byte-Mix Labs microByte is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Byte-Mix Labs microByte is roughly 70% smaller. Byte-Mix Labs microByte has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Case GameBoy ESP32. Byte-Mix Labs microByte runs Open Source; Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32.
Which is cheaper, the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 or the Byte-Mix Labs microByte?
The Byte-Mix Labs microByte is the cheaper of the two at around $53.00, roughly $7.00 less than the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 or the Byte-Mix Labs microByte?
The Byte-Mix Labs microByte is the newer model, released in 2021.

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