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Pimoroni PicoSystem vs. Pimoroni 32blit

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Quick verdict

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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.

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PicoSystem

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

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Pimoroni

32blit

Details
Price
$117
OS
Open source firmware
Released
Jul 2019
Up to
Unknown
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

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SpecPicoSystem32blit
Price$79$117
OSOpen source firmware
Screen1.54 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution240 x 240320 x 240
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
ChipsetRaspberry Pi PicoSTMicroelectronics STM32H750
CPURP2040 M0+Cortex-M7
GPUChrom-ART Accelerator
RAM265 KB SRAM1 MB SRAM
StorageInternal 16 MB Flash ROMInternal 32 MB
Battery525h mAh1200 mAh
WeightUnknown250 grams
DimensionsUnknown150 mm x 65 mm x 14 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPicoSystem32blit
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

  • PicoSystem DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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 Pimoroni 32blit?
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 PicoSystem or the Pimoroni 32blit?
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 PicoSystem or the Pimoroni 32blit?
The Pimoroni PicoSystem is the newer model, released in 2021.

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