Device comparison

Game Case GameBoy ESP32 vs. Game Case GameBox Mini

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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GameBoy ESP32
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Quick verdict

Best value
GameBox Mini
Better screen
GameBox Mini
More portable
GameBox Mini
Newer model
GameBoy ESP32

Main differences

  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has similar emulation coverage to Game Case GameBox Mini.
  • Game Case GameBox Mini is about $22 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Case GameBox Mini is roughly 72% smaller and 78% lighter.
  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Case GameBox Mini.

Game Case

GameBoy ESP32

Details
Price
$60
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
May 2021
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
138 grams

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Game Case

GameBox Mini

Details
Price
$38
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
1.4 inch IPS
Weight
30 grams

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Specs

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SpecGameBoy ESP32GameBox Mini
Price$60$38
Screen2.8 inch1.4 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:4
Resolution320 x 240240 x 192
PanelTFTIPS
Battery2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable)500 mAh
Weight138 grams30 grams
Dimensions78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm65 mm x 45 mm x 14 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGameBoy ESP32GameBox Mini
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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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
  • GameBox Mini 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 Game Case GameBox Mini?
Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has similar emulation coverage to Game Case GameBox Mini. Game Case GameBox Mini is about $22 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case GameBox Mini is roughly 72% smaller and 78% lighter. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Case GameBox Mini.
Which is cheaper, the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 or the Game Case GameBox Mini?
The Game Case GameBox Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $38, roughly $22 less than the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 or the Game Case GameBox Mini?
The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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