Device comparison

Game Console U8 vs. Game Console R33S

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
U8
Newer model
U8

Main differences

  • Game Console U8 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R33S.
  • Game Console U8 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console U8 runs Linux (EmuELEC 4.7); Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS).

Game Console

U8

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (EmuELEC 4.7)
Released
Mar 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
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Game Console

R33S

Details
Price
$48
OS
Linux (JELOS)
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

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Specs

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SpecU8R33S
Price$30$48
OSLinux (EmuELEC 4.7)Linux (JELOS)
Screen4.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 480640 x 480
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 32GB, External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh3200 mAh
Weight?162 grams
Dimensions?78.5 mm x 108 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemU8R33S
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

  • U8 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
  • R33S 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
  • U8 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • U8 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • U8 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • U8 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • U8 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • U8 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • U8 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • U8 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • U8 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • U8 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • U8 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • U8 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R33S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • U8 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • U8 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • U8 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R33S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • U8 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R33S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • U8 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R33S 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 U8 and the Game Console R33S?
Game Console U8 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R33S. Game Console U8 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console U8 runs Linux (EmuELEC 4.7); Game Console R33S runs Linux (JELOS).
Which is cheaper, the Game Console U8 or the Game Console R33S?
The Game Console U8 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $18 less than the Game Console R33S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console U8 or the Game Console R33S?
The Game Console U8 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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