Overview
The Cartboy is a mid-range vertical retro handheld from Gamebox Systems with a 1.3-inch 240×240 TFT screen and runs Linux - CartOS. It is best suited for Genesis, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Genesis. It typically sells for around $100.
- Screen
- 1.3 inch TFT
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2835
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR
- Battery
- 1200 mAh
- Weight
- 80 grams
- OS
- Linux - CartOS
Emulation
- Classicmixed
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESPlayable
- GBAGood
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Playable
- Mid-genunsupported
- N64No
- DSNo
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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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Specifications
General
- Released
- January 2020
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux - CartOS
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 1.3 inch TFT
- Resolution
- 240 x 240 (1:1)
- Pixel density
- 261.09 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2835
- CPU
- ARM1176JZF-S, 1 cores, 1.0 GHz
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore IV, 250 MHz
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 1200 mAh
- Weight
- 80 grams
- Dimensions
- 65.5 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- Power
Connectivity
- Ports
- HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the Gamebox Systems Cartboy emulate?
The Gamebox Systems Cartboy plays systems up to Genesis at excellent quality. It is at its best with Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Can the Gamebox Systems Cartboy play Genesis games?
Yes. Genesis performance on the Gamebox Systems Cartboy is rated excellent in our catalog. Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the Gamebox Systems Cartboy play PS1 games?
Only partially. PS1 on the Gamebox Systems Cartboy is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Gamebox Systems Cartboy cost?
The Gamebox Systems Cartboy typically sells for around $100, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Gamebox Systems Cartboy run?
The Gamebox Systems Cartboy ships with Linux - CartOS.
What screen does the Gamebox Systems Cartboy have?
It has a 1.3 inch TFT display with a 1:1 aspect ratio, running at 240 x 240 at 261.09 PPI.
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