Pimoroni
32blit
- Price
- $117
- OS
- Open source firmware
- Released
- Jul 2019
- Up to
- Unknown
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 250 grams
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Device comparison
Pimoroni 32blit vs. Pimoroni PicoSystem
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PicoSystem
- Newer model
- PicoSystem
Main differences
- Pimoroni PicoSystem has similar emulation coverage to Pimoroni 32blit.
- Pimoroni PicoSystem is about $38 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Pimoroni PicoSystem has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Pimoroni 32blit.
- Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌; Pimoroni 32blit runs Open source firmware.
Details
Pimoroni
PicoSystem
- Price
- $79
- OS
- ❌
- Released
- Oct 2021
- Up to
- Unknown
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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Specs
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| Spec | 32blit | PicoSystem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $117 | $79 |
| OS | Open source firmware | ❌ |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 1.54 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 240 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | Unknown |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | STMicroelectronics STM32H750 | Raspberry Pi Pico |
| CPU | Cortex-M7 | RP2040 M0+ |
| GPU | Chrom-ART Accelerator | ❌ |
| RAM | 1 MB SRAM | 265 KB SRAM |
| Storage | Internal 32 MB | Internal 16 MB Flash ROM |
| Battery | 1200 mAh | 525h mAh |
| Weight | 250 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 150 mm x 65 mm x 14 mm | Unknown |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- 32blit DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Pimoroni 32blit and the Pimoroni PicoSystem?
- Pimoroni PicoSystem has similar emulation coverage to Pimoroni 32blit. Pimoroni PicoSystem is about $38 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Pimoroni PicoSystem has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Pimoroni 32blit. Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌; Pimoroni 32blit runs Open source firmware.
- Which is cheaper, the Pimoroni 32blit or the Pimoroni PicoSystem?
- The Pimoroni PicoSystem is the cheaper of the two at around $79, roughly $38 less than the Pimoroni 32blit based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Pimoroni 32blit or the Pimoroni PicoSystem?
- The Pimoroni PicoSystem is the newer model, released in 2021.
