JinXing Digital JXD S7300A vs. Gamebox Systems Cartboy

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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.

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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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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Specs

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SpecJXD S7300ACartboy
Price$150.00$100.00
OSAndroid 4.1.1Linux - CartOS
Screen7.0 inch1.3 inch
Aspect ratio128:751:1
Resolution1024 x 600240 x 240
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
ChipsetGP33003Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A8ARM1176JZF-S
GPUPowerVR SGX531Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB DDR3512 MB DDR
StorageInternal 8GB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh1200 mAh
Weight408 grams80 grams
Dimensions241 x 121 x 14 mm65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemJXD S7300ACartboy
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

  • 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 DS: Nintendo DS: 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 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 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Cartboy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Cartboy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • JXD S7300A PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Cartboy PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • JXD S7300A PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • JXD S7300A PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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 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 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • JXD S7300A Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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
  • JXD S7300A Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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 Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Cartboy Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • JXD S7300A GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Cartboy GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
  • Cartboy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the JinXing Digital JXD S7300A and the Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
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 JinXing Digital JXD S7300A or the Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
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 JinXing Digital JXD S7300A or the Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the newer model, released in 2020.

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