Device comparison

Game Console R50S vs. Game Console XF40H

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
XF40H
More portable
XF40H
Newer model
XF40H

Main differences

  • Game Console XF40H has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R50S.
  • Game Console XF40H is about $35 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console XF40H is roughly 27% smaller.
  • Game Console XF40H has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Console R50S.
  • Game Console XF40H runs Linux (ArkOS); Game Console R50S runs Linux.

Game Console

R50S

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Mar 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
5.1 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Game Console

XF40H

Details
Price
$35
OS
Linux (ArkOS)
Released
May 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecR50SXF40H
Price$70$35
OSLinuxLinux (ArkOS)
Screen5.1 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:91:1
Resolution854 x 480720 x 720
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery4200 mAh4000 mAh
Weight?Unknown
Dimensions210 mm x 90 mm x 22 mm145 mm x 95 mm x 29 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR50SXF40H
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

  • R50S 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
  • XF40H 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
  • R50S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R50S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R50S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XF40H N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R50S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R50S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R50S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R50S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R50S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XF40H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R50S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R50S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R50S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R50S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XF40H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R50S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R50S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R50S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XF40H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R50S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XF40H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R50S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XF40H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Console R50S and the Game Console XF40H?
Game Console XF40H has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R50S. Game Console XF40H is about $35 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console XF40H is roughly 27% smaller. Game Console XF40H has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Console R50S. Game Console XF40H runs Linux (ArkOS); Game Console R50S runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R50S or the Game Console XF40H?
The Game Console XF40H is the cheaper of the two at around $35, roughly $35 less than the Game Console R50S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R50S or the Game Console XF40H?
The Game Console XF40H is the newer model, released in 2025.

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