Device comparison

PocketSprite Pocket Sprite vs. BOYHOM X6

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

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Pocket Sprite
X6

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Quick verdict

Better screen
Pocket Sprite
Newer model
X6

Main differences

  • BOYHOM X6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus OLED on PocketSprite Pocket Sprite.
  • BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS); PocketSprite Pocket Sprite runs Open Source Proprietary.

PocketSprite

Pocket Sprite

Details
Price
$25
OS
Open Source Proprietary
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Unknown
Screen
OLED
Weight
Unknown

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BOYHOM

X6

Details
Price
$25
OS
Linux (RTOS)
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket SpriteX6
OSOpen Source ProprietaryLinux (RTOS)
ScreenUnknown3.5 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution96 x 64640 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
PanelOLEDIPS
ChipsetUnknownActions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPUTensilica LX6Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
GPU"Video Engine"
RAM520 KB SRAM? DDR (2?)
Storage16 MB SPI FlashExternal MicroSD
BatteryUnknown2000 mAh
WeightUnknown250 grams
Dimensions55 mm x 32 mm x 14 mm?
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket SpriteX6
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

  • X6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite and the BOYHOM X6?
BOYHOM X6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus OLED on PocketSprite Pocket Sprite. BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS); PocketSprite Pocket Sprite runs Open Source Proprietary.
Which is newer, the PocketSprite Pocket Sprite or the BOYHOM X6?
The BOYHOM X6 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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