Device comparison

KinHanK Retro GP430 vs. Gamebox Systems Cartboy

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Quick verdict

Best value
Cartboy
Better screen
Retro GP430
More portable
Cartboy
Newer model
Retro GP430

Main differences

  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 75% smaller and 68% lighter.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Gamebox Systems Cartboy.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Gamebox Systems

Cartboy

Details
Price
$100
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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SpecRetro GP430Cartboy
Price$145$100
OSLinux (RetroPie)Linux - CartOS
Screen4.3 inch1.3 inch
Aspect ratio5:31:1
Resolution800 x 480240 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A53ARM1176JZF-S
RAM1 GB DDR2512 MB DDR
Battery5000 mAh1200 mAh
Weight250 grams80 grams
Dimensions185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro GP430Cartboy
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

  • Retro GP430 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 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Cartboy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PS1: Sony Playstation: 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 GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Cartboy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Cartboy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Cartboy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Cartboy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KinHanK Retro GP430 and the Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Gamebox Systems Cartboy is roughly 75% smaller and 68% lighter. KinHanK Retro GP430 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Gamebox Systems Cartboy. KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Gamebox Systems Cartboy runs Linux - CartOS. KinHanK Retro GP430 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Gamebox Systems Cartboy is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the KinHanK Retro GP430 or the Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
The Gamebox Systems Cartboy is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $45 less than the KinHanK Retro GP430 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHanK Retro GP430 or the Gamebox Systems Cartboy?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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