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Arduboy, Arduboy FX

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The Arduboy FX is a programmable handheld game console released in 2020 by Arduboy,. It is built around the ATMEGA32U4 with 2.5 KB SRAM, has a 1.3 inch Monochrome OLED 128 x 64 display, and uses a 180 mAh battery. Its hardware is positioned for emulation up to Arduino IDE, Arduboy Game Loader, GCC & AVRDude homebrew games only, placing it in the budget tier for homebrew and small-scale game development.

How far can it go?

Best suited to lighter retro systems — the heavier consoles struggle here.

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Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: Arduino IDE, Arduboy Game Loader, GCC & AVRDude homebrew games only

Specifications

Chip (SoC)ATMEGA32U4
CPUMicrochip 8-bit AVR microcontroller
GPU
RAM2.5 KB SRAM
Screen size1.3 inch
Screen typeMonochrome OLED
Resolution128 x 64
PPI110.08 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio2:1
Battery180 mAh
Cooling
StorageInternal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROM
Connectivity
SpeakersSingle Mono Internal Dual-Element Piezoelectric
Charge portMicro USB
Video output
Audio out
Dimensions54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm
Weight85 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsTransparent/White

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$54

Often sold by: Arduboy · Seeed Studio · Adafruit

See also

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