Gamebox Systems Cartboy vs. JinXing Digital JXD S7300A

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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 JinXing Digital JXD S7300A.
  • Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about 80% lighter.
  • Gamebox Systems Cartboy has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus TFT on JinXing Digital JXD S7300A.
  • Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS; JinXing Digital JXD S7300A runs Android 4.1.1.
  • Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; JinXing Digital JXD S7300A is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Gamebox Systems

Cartboy

Details
Price
$100.00
OS
Linux - CartOS
Released
Jan 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
1.3 inch TFT
Weight
80 grams

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JinXing Digital

JXD S7300A

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
Android 4.1.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
408 grams

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Specs

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SpecCartboyJXD S7300A
Price$100.00$150.00
OSLinux - CartOSAndroid 4.1.1
Screen1.3 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio1:1128:75
Resolution240 x 2401024 x 600
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2835GP33003
CPUARM1176JZF-SCortex-A8
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVPowerVR SGX531
RAM512 MB DDR1 GB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 8GB & External MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh4000 mAh
Weight80 grams408 grams
Dimensions65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm241 x 121 x 14 mm
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemCartboyJXD S7300A
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

  • Cartboy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Cartboy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Cartboy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • JXD S7300A 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 JinXing Digital JXD S7300A?
Gamebox Systems Cartboy has similar emulation coverage to JinXing Digital JXD S7300A. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about 80% lighter. Gamebox Systems Cartboy has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus TFT on JinXing Digital JXD S7300A. Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS; JinXing Digital JXD S7300A runs Android 4.1.1. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; JinXing Digital JXD S7300A is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the JinXing Digital JXD S7300A?
The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the cheaper of the two at around $100.00, roughly $50.00 less than the JinXing Digital JXD S7300A based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Gamebox Systems Cartboy or the JinXing Digital JXD S7300A?
The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the newer model, released in 2020.

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