Subor, Coolbaby
RetroMini RS-90
- Price
- $30.00
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jan 2017
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 103 grams
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Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 vs. BOYHOM X6
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- X6
- Better screen
- X6
- More portable
- RetroMini RS-90
- Newer model
- X6
Main differences
- BOYHOM X6 has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
- BOYHOM X6 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about 59% lighter.
- BOYHOM X6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
- BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS); Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
Details
BOYHOM
X6
- Price
- $25.00
- 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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| Spec | RetroMini RS-90 | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Linux (RTOS) |
| Screen | 2.0 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 240 x 160 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4725B | Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S |
| CPU | XBurst | Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S |
| GPU | ❌ | "Video Engine" |
| RAM | 32 MB DDR2 | ? DDR (2?) |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1020 mAh BL-5C | 2000 mAh |
| Weight | 103 grams | 250 grams |
| Dimensions | 105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm | ? |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | 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
- RetroMini RS-90 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroMini RS-90 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 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 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RetroMini RS-90 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroMini RS-90 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RetroMini RS-90 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroMini RS-90 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroMini RS-90 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RetroMini RS-90 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
- RetroMini RS-90 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroMini RS-90 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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 Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 and the BOYHOM X6?
- BOYHOM X6 has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. BOYHOM X6 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about 59% lighter. BOYHOM X6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS); Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
- Which is cheaper, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the BOYHOM X6?
- The BOYHOM X6 is the cheaper of the two at around $25.00, roughly $5.00 less than the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the BOYHOM X6?
- The BOYHOM X6 is the newer model, released in 2023.
