Pimoroni
PicoSystem
- Price
- $79.00
- OS
- ❌
- Released
- Oct 2021
- Up to
- Unknown
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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Pimoroni PicoSystem vs. Game Case GameBoy ESP32
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GameBoy ESP32
- Better screen
- PicoSystem
- Newer model
- PicoSystem
Main differences
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Pimoroni PicoSystem has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Case GameBoy ESP32.
- Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌; Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32.
Details
Game Case
GameBoy ESP32
- Price
- $60.00
- OS
- Retro ESP32
- Released
- May 2021
- Up to
- Game Boy
- Screen
- 2.8 inch TFT
- Weight
- 138 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | PicoSystem | GameBoy ESP32 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.00 | $60.00 |
| OS | ❌ | Retro ESP32 |
| Screen | 1.54 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | Unknown | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Raspberry Pi Pico | Espressif Systems ESP32 |
| CPU | RP2040 M0+ | Tensilica Xtensa LX6 |
| GPU | ❌ | ❌ |
| RAM | 264 KB SRAM | 520 KB SRAM |
| Storage | Internal 16 MB Flash ROM | Internal MicroSD |
| Battery | 525 mAh | 2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable) |
| Weight | Unknown | 138 grams |
| Dimensions | 96.6 x 42.7 x 15.5 mm | 78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Stick type | Unknown | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- PicoSystem DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PicoSystem PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PicoSystem GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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 Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Pimoroni PicoSystem has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Case GameBoy ESP32. Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌; Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32.
- Which is cheaper, the Pimoroni PicoSystem or the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $19.00 less than the Pimoroni PicoSystem based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Pimoroni PicoSystem or the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- The Pimoroni PicoSystem is the newer model, released in 2021.
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