GameBox Mini
Game Case

GameBox Mini

Plays everything up to Game Boy.

Overview

The GameBox Mini is an ultra budget other retro handheld from Game Case with a 1.4-inch 240×192 IPS screen, WiFi, and runs Retro ESP32. It is best suited for Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Game Boy. It typically sells for around $38.

Screen
1.4 inch IPS
Chipset
Espressif Systems ESP32
RAM
520 KB SRAM
Battery
500 mAh
Weight
30 grams
OS
Retro ESP32

Emulation

  1. Classicmixed
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESNo
    • GBANo
    • GenesisNo
    • PS1No
  2. Mid-genunsupported
    • N64No
    • DSNo
    • PSPNo
    • DreamcastNo
    • SaturnNo
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. Modernunsupported
    • 3DSNo
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

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No retroshelf plugin for Retro ESP32 yet.See every supported OS

Specifications

General

Released
December 2020
Type
Handheld, Other
Operating system
Retro ESP32
Price range
Ultra Budget

Display

Screen
1.4 inch IPS
Resolution
240 x 192 (5:4)
Pixel density
219.54 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
Espressif Systems ESP32
CPU
Tensilica Xtensa LX6, 2 cores, 240 MHz
GPU
❌, ❌
RAM
520 KB SRAM
Storage
Internal MicroSD
Architecture
Xtensa

Battery and build

Battery
500 mAh
Weight
30 grams
Dimensions
65 mm x 45 mm x 14 mm
Material
Plastic

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
None
Extra buttons
Power, Reset, Sound

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Yes
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Mono

FAQ

What systems can the Game Case GameBox Mini emulate?

The Game Case GameBox Mini plays systems up to Game Boy at excellent quality. It is at its best with Game Boy, NES.

Can the Game Case GameBox Mini play Game Boy games?

Yes. Game Boy performance on the Game Case GameBox Mini is rated excellent in our catalog. Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Can the Game Case GameBox Mini play SNES games?

No. SNES is not supported on the Game Case GameBox Mini. Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

How much does the Game Case GameBox Mini cost?

The Game Case GameBox Mini typically sells for around $38, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Game Case GameBox Mini run?

The Game Case GameBox Mini ships with Retro ESP32.

What screen does the Game Case GameBox Mini have?

It has a 1.4 inch IPS display with a 5:4 aspect ratio, running at 240 x 192 at 219.54 PPI.

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