Gamebox Systems
Cartboy
- Price
- $100
- OS
- Linux - CartOS
- Released
- Jan 2020
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 1.3 inch TFT
- Weight
- 80 grams
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Device comparison
Gamebox Systems Cartboy vs. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Cartboy
- More portable
- Cartboy
- Newer model
- Cartboy
Main differences
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy has similar emulation coverage to Digiretro Digi RetroBoy.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 56% smaller and 27% lighter.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS; Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
Digiretro
Digi RetroBoy
- Price
- $104
- OS
- Proprietary
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 110 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | Cartboy | Digi RetroBoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $104 |
| OS | Linux - CartOS | Proprietary |
| Screen | 1.3 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 480 x 320 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | TFT |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2835 | Proprietary |
| CPU | ARM1176JZF-S | ARM7 & ARM9 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | "Dedicated GPU (60 fps)" |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR | 50 MHz DRAM |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1200 mAh | 1000 mAh |
| Weight | 80 grams | 110 grams |
| Dimensions | 65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm | 130 mm x 65 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | Cartboy | Digi RetroBoy |
|---|---|---|
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Emulation source notes
- Cartboy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Cartboy Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy 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
- Digi RetroBoy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Gamebox Systems Cartboy and the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy has similar emulation coverage to Digiretro Digi RetroBoy. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 56% smaller and 27% lighter. Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS; Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
- The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $4 less than the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
- The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the newer model, released in 2020.
