Device comparison

Pimoroni PicoSystem vs. CoolBaby RS-08

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
CoolBaby RS-08
Better screen
PicoSystem
Newer model
PicoSystem

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RS-08 is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌; CoolBaby RS-08 runs Linux.

Pimoroni

PicoSystem

Details
Price
$79
OS
Released
Oct 2021
Up to
Unknown
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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CoolBaby

CoolBaby RS-08

Details
Price
$50
OS
Linux
Released
Dec 2019
Up to
Unknown
Screen
7.0 inch
Weight
Unknown

No reviews yet

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Specs

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SpecPicoSystemCoolBaby RS-08
Price$79$50
OSLinux
Screen1.54 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio1:15:3
Resolution240 x 240800 x 480
PanelIPSUnknown
ChipsetRaspberry Pi PicoUnknown
CPURP2040 M0+Unknown
GPUUnknown
RAM265 KB SRAMUnknown
StorageInternal 16 MB Flash ROMInternal & External MicroSD
Battery525h mAh3000 mAh
DimensionsUnknown260 mm x 115 mm x 20 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPicoSystemCoolBaby RS-08
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • PicoSystem DS: Nintendo DS: 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
  • PicoSystem GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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
  • PicoSystem NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • PicoSystem PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • PicoSystem PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • PicoSystem SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • PicoSystem Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • PicoSystem Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • PicoSystem GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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 PicoSystem and the CoolBaby RS-08?
CoolBaby RS-08 is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌; CoolBaby RS-08 runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Pimoroni PicoSystem or the CoolBaby RS-08?
The CoolBaby RS-08 is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $29 less than the Pimoroni PicoSystem based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Pimoroni PicoSystem or the CoolBaby RS-08?
The Pimoroni PicoSystem is the newer model, released in 2021.

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