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. GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo
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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 GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 63% smaller and 41% lighter.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo runs GNU/Linux based.
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
GamePark Holdings
GP2X Caanoo
- Price
- $150.00
- OS
- GNU/Linux based
- Released
- Aug 2010
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Weight
- 136 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | Cartboy | GP2X Caanoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| OS | Linux - CartOS | GNU/Linux based |
| Screen | 1.3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | TFT |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2835 | MagicEyes Pollux VR3520F |
| CPU | ARM1176JZF-S | ARM926EJ-S |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | "3D hardware engine" |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR | 128 MB SDRAM |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External SD |
| Battery | 1200 mAh | 1850 mAh |
| Weight | 80 grams | 136 grams |
| Dimensions | 65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm | 146 mm x 70 mm x 18.5 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- Cartboy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Cartboy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Cartboy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Cartboy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Cartboy Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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
- GP2X Caanoo 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 GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo?
- Gamebox Systems Cartboy has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 63% smaller and 41% lighter. Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo runs GNU/Linux based. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo?
- The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the cheaper of the two at around $100.00, roughly $50.00 less than the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo?
- The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the newer model, released in 2020.
