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. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG
Specs, emulation, community reviews, ownership and play history, side by side.
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Quick verdict
- Better screen
- Retro Pixel DMG
- More portable
- Cartboy
- Newer model
- Retro Pixel DMG
Main differences
- Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 72% smaller and 73% lighter.
- Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Gamebox Systems Cartboy.
- Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG runs Android 7.1; Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS.
- Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Details
Funny Playing
Retro Pixel DMG
- Price
- $100.00
- OS
- Android 7.1
- Released
- Feb 2021
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- 294 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | Cartboy | Retro Pixel DMG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| OS | Linux - CartOS | Android 7.1 |
| Screen | 1.3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 480 x 360 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2835 | Allwinner A64 |
| CPU | ARM1176JZF-S | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR | 1 GB |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD (8 GB - 64 GB) |
| Battery | 1200 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 80 grams | 294 grams |
| Dimensions | 65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm | 90 mm x 148 mm x 30 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 | Retro Pixel DMG |
|---|---|---|
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| Game Boy | ||
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| 3DS | ||
| Switch | ||
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Emulation source notes
- Cartboy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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
- Retro Pixel DMG 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 Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG?
- Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has stronger listed emulation coverage. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 72% smaller and 73% lighter. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Gamebox Systems Cartboy. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG runs Android 7.1; Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS. Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is newer, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG?
- The Funny Playing Retro Pixel DMG is the newer model, released in 2021.
