Game Case
Retro Dreamer
- Price
- $111.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX)
- Released
- Dec 2021
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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Game Case Retro Dreamer vs. Game Case GameBoy ESP32
Specs, emulation, community reviews, ownership and play history, side by side.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GameBoy ESP32
- Better screen
- Retro Dreamer
- More portable
- GameBoy ESP32
- Newer model
- Retro Dreamer
Main differences
- Game Case Retro Dreamer has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is about $51 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is roughly 12% smaller.
- Game Case Retro Dreamer has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Case GameBoy ESP32.
- Game Case Retro Dreamer runs Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX); Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32.
- Game Case Retro Dreamer is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Details
Game Case
GameBoy ESP32
- 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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Specs
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| Spec | Retro Dreamer | GameBoy ESP32 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $111.00 | $60.00 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX) | Retro ESP32 |
| Screen | 3.0 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2711 | Espressif Systems ESP32 |
| CPU | Cortex-A72 | Tensilica Xtensa LX6 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore VI | ❌ |
| RAM | 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB | 520 KB SRAM |
| Storage | External MicroSD (Game Cartridge) | Internal MicroSD |
| Battery | 14500 x2 | 2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable) |
| Weight | Unknown | 138 grams |
| Dimensions | 145 mm x 82 mm x 24 mm | 78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Stick type | Unknown | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | Retro Dreamer | GameBoy ESP32 |
|---|---|---|
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| Game Boy | ||
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Emulation source notes
- Retro Dreamer DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- GameBoy ESP32 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
- Retro Dreamer GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retro Dreamer PS1: Sony Playstation: 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
- Retro Dreamer PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
- Retro Dreamer PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
- Retro Dreamer PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
- Retro Dreamer SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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
- Retro Dreamer Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GameBoy ESP32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
- Retro Dreamer Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retro Dreamer GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GameBoy ESP32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 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 Retro Dreamer and the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- Game Case Retro Dreamer has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is about $51 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is roughly 12% smaller. Game Case Retro Dreamer has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Case GameBoy ESP32. Game Case Retro Dreamer runs Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX); Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32. Game Case Retro Dreamer is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Case Retro Dreamer or the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $51.00 less than the Game Case Retro Dreamer based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Case Retro Dreamer or the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- The Game Case Retro Dreamer is the newer model, released in 2021.
