Device comparison

Game Case GameBoy ESP32 vs. Pocuter PocketStar

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

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GameBoy ESP32
PocketStar

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • Pocuter PocketStar has similar emulation coverage to Game Case GameBoy ESP32.
  • Pocuter PocketStar is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Pocuter PocketStar is roughly 86% smaller.
  • Pocuter PocketStar has a 60 Hz OLED screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Case GameBoy ESP32.
  • Pocuter PocketStar runs Proprietary; Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32.

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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Pocuter

PocketStar

Details
Price
$57
OS
Proprietary
Released
Nov 2022
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
0.95 inch OLED
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGameBoy ESP32PocketStar
Price$60$57
OSRetro ESP32Proprietary
Screen2.8 inch0.95 inch
Aspect ratio4:347:32
Resolution320 x 24094 x 64
PanelTFTOLED
ChipsetEspressif Systems ESP32Espressif Systems ESP32-C3
CPUTensilica Xtensa LX6RISC-V CPU
RAM520 KB SRAM400 KB SRAM
StorageInternal MicroSDInternal 4 MB, External MicroSD
Battery2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable)220 mAh
Weight138 grams?
Dimensions78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm30 mm x 50 mm x 10 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGameBoy ESP32PocketStar
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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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
  • PocketStar 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 Pocuter PocketStar?
Pocuter PocketStar has similar emulation coverage to Game Case GameBoy ESP32. Pocuter PocketStar is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Pocuter PocketStar is roughly 86% smaller. Pocuter PocketStar has a 60 Hz OLED screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Case GameBoy ESP32. Pocuter PocketStar runs Proprietary; Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32.
Which is cheaper, the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 or the Pocuter PocketStar?
The Pocuter PocketStar is the cheaper of the two at around $57, roughly $3 less than the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Case GameBoy ESP32 or the Pocuter PocketStar?
The Pocuter PocketStar is the newer model, released in 2022.

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