Gamebox Systems
Cartboy
- Price
- $100.00
- OS
- Linux - CartOS
- Released
- Jan 2020
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 1.3 inch TFT
- Weight
- 80 grams
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Gamebox Systems Cartboy vs. 1UP Pi-Boy XL
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Cartboy
- Better screen
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL
- More portable
- Cartboy
- Newer model
- Cartboy
Main differences
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $75 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 76% smaller and 84% lighter.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on 1UP Pi-Boy XL.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS; 1UP Pi-Boy XL runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; 1UP Pi-Boy XL is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
1UP
1UP Pi-Boy XL
- Price
- $175.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Apr 2019
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 500 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | Cartboy | 1UP Pi-Boy XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.00 | $175.00 |
| OS | Linux - CartOS | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 1.3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 480 x 320 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2835 | Broadcom BCM2837B0 |
| CPU | ARM1176JZF-S | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1200 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Weight | 80 grams | 500 grams |
| Dimensions | 65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm | 157 mm x 99 mm x 35 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | Cartboy | 1UP Pi-Boy XL |
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Emulation source notes
- Cartboy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- Cartboy 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Cartboy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Cartboy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Cartboy PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Cartboy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Cartboy Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Cartboy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Cartboy Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Cartboy Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Cartboy GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Gamebox Systems Cartboy and the 1UP Pi-Boy XL?
- 1UP Pi-Boy XL has stronger listed emulation coverage. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $75 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 76% smaller and 84% lighter. Gamebox Systems Cartboy has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on 1UP Pi-Boy XL. Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS; 1UP Pi-Boy XL runs Linux (RetroPie). Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; 1UP Pi-Boy XL is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the 1UP Pi-Boy XL?
- The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the cheaper of the two at around $100.00, roughly $75.00 less than the 1UP Pi-Boy XL based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the 1UP Pi-Boy XL?
- The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the newer model, released in 2020.
