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Seeed Studio Arduboy FX

Seeed Studio · Handheld 2020 Active 3

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€46.50

$54 USD

Seeed Studio Arduboy FX is a gaming handheld launched in 2020. 5 KB RAM. Features a 1.3" OLED display (128 x 64). 180 mAh battery. Runs Custom Firmware.

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Seeed Studio Arduboy FX is a gaming handheld launched in 2020. 5 KB RAM. Features a 1.3" OLED display (128 x 64). 180 mAh battery. Runs Custom Firmware.

The Seeed Studio Arduboy FX is a pocket-sized handheld launched in 2020 and built around the ATMEGA32U4 microcontroller. This single-core Microchip 8-bit AVR chip runs at 16 MHz and works with just 2.5 KB of SRAM, plus Flash storage for games.

That hardware places it in the most modest performance tier. The Arduboy FX does not emulate classic consoles and runs only homebrew games made for the Arduboy platform. That is exactly its charm: simple, quick and clever titles designed around the limits of a microcontroller.

The 1.3-inch monochrome OLED screen has a 128 x 64 resolution, a 2:1 aspect ratio, roughly 110 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate. A plastic lens protects the display. The contrast of the OLED panel keeps the minimalist graphics crisp and clean.

Controls are stripped down to the essentials. There is a PSP-style separated cross D-pad placed at the top and 2 face buttons. The device has no analog sticks, no shoulder buttons and no rumble. The plastic body is only 5 mm thick and weighs 85 g, so it slips easily into any pocket.

The 180 mAh battery charges over Micro USB. A physical switch handles power, and volume is adjusted with a button combination. Sound comes from a piezo speaker, delivering the beeps and tones typical of 8-bit gaming.

On the software side, games are managed through Arduboy Game Loader. For developers, the platform is open: you can write and flash your own games with the Arduino IDE or with GCC and AVRDude. That makes it a great tool for learning embedded programming.

Ideal for: homebrew gaming fans, anyone wanting to learn Arduino programming, and collectors of ultra-compact retro gadgets, at a reference price of around 54 USD.
Specs for: Seeed Studio Arduboy FX - Transparent/White
SoC
ATMEGA32U4
Architecture
Microchip 8-bit AVR microcontroller
Cores
1
Threads
1
Frequency
16 MHz
Instruction Set
AVR
Capacity
2.5 KB
Technology
SRAM
Size
1.3
Technology
OLED, Monochrome
Resolution
128 x 64
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
110.08
Aspect Ratio
2:1
Lens
Plastic
Capacity
180 mAh
Analog Sticks
None
D-Pad
Separated Cross (PSP)
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
None
Additional Features
PSP D-Pad
Speaker Type
Piezo
Charge Port
Micro USB
Card Support
Flash
Operating System
Arduboy Game Loader
Dimensions
54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm
Weight
85 g
Body Material
Plastic

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ultra-thin pocketable design
  • lightweight at 85 g
  • crisp OLED screen
  • open homebrew development with Arduino IDE
  • low price

Cons

  • no emulation of classic consoles
  • low-resolution monochrome screen
  • only 2 face buttons and no shoulder buttons
  • piezo speaker
  • small 180 mAh battery
  • Micro USB charging

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