Frequently Asked Questions

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What consoles does it have?

BitBoy supports 34 retro systems including nes, snes, n64, gb, gbc, gba, nds, mastersystem, genesis, megadrive, saturn, dreamcast, segacd, megacd, sega32x, gamegear, ps1, psx, psp, pspminis, atari2600, atari5200, atari7800, atarijaguar, atarilynx, neogeo, ngp, ngpc, pcengine, pce, pcecd, pcenginecd, 3do, 32x. PS2 and GameCube are compatible but do NOT come downloaded.

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Can I connect it to my TV?

Yes! BitBoy supports Bluetooth and HDMI, so you can easily play on the big screen using a wireless controller or directly plug in.

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Does it support multiplayer?

Yes! You can connect a second controller via Bluetooth or USB to enjoy 2-player games just like the old days.

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Does it need Wi-Fi?

Nope! All games are built-in. You only need Wi-Fi for optional features like updates or downloading new ROMs.

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Can I save my progress in games?

Yes! BitBoy features save states, meaning you can save and load your game progress at any time—even in games that didn’t originally support saving.

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Can I use cheat codes?

Yes. BitBoy supports GameShark and Pro Action Replay-style cheat codes through the emulator settings. Just go into the in-game menu and enter the appropriate code.

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Collapsible rowDoes BitBoy get firmware updates?

Yes, LUMINOVVA periodically releases updates. You can install firmware updates by downloading the latest file from their site, transferring it to your SD card, and following the update prompts in the settings menu.

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