Choosing Your Pandora Box in 2025

Not sure which Pandora Box to choose? This article is for you!

What is Pandora Box?

The Pandora Box is a multi-game board developed by 3A and 3H Game that can hold between 2,800 and 5,142 games depending on the version. This box features JAMMA or GPIO connectivity depending on the version (Arcade or Family) and contains the most popular games from the 80s and 90s. Each arcade game can be individually configured via an administration interface.

A menu allows you to select your game with a video animation. Multiple video outputs are available, including VGA or HDMI. The administration console allows you to manage the game list, as well as the credit mode (1 credit = 1 game, 1 credit = 2 games, or Freeplay, etc.). The settings are fully graphical.

Scores can be saved, Save State / Load State can be saved during gameplay. Pause and favorites functions are available.

Ideal for equipping your arcade cabinet with no configuration required, these PCBs are an excellent option for an arcade game system.

Here is the list of Pandora Box 3A and 3H Game currently on the market:

Pandora Box CX

Featuring 2,800 arcade games, the Pandora Box CX is one of the best arcade game consoles. You'll find all the classics from the '80s and '90s to relive your favorite retro gaming memories.

CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz

GPU: Mali-450MP2

RAM: 2 GB DDR3 1866 MHz

Resolution: 1280x720 720p / 640x480

Storage: 1 GB system / 16 GB Micro SD

Video Port: 1 HDMI / 1 VGA

Audio: 3.5 mm jack

Pandora Box DX Special or DX Saga 

The Pandora DX Special is one of 3A Games' latest releases. It's an improved version of the Pandora DX. It contains 5,000 arcade games. The DX Saga is an exact copy of the DX Special, which is no longer produced by 3A Games.

CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz

GPU: Mali-450MP2

RAM: 2 GB DDR3 1866 MHz

Resolution: 1280x720 720p / 640x480

System Storage: 1 GB system / 32 GB Micro SD

Video Ports: 1 HDMI / 1 VGA / 2 RGB / 2 LVDS

Audio: 3.5mm jack

Game List Pandora Box DX spécial

Pandora Box 10eme anniversaire - 2023

The most recent Pandora Box, it includes two new emulators: NAOMI and Atomiswave, as well as the ability to use Light Guns. Released in April 2023, it is the most powerful of 3A Game's Pandora Boxes.

It offers an improved menu and the ability to change your game configuration during gameplay. The JAMMA version is compatible with CRT screens, unlike the EX. For more information on Pandora Box 10, visit our dedicated article: 

Introducing Pandora Box 10

CPU: Multi-threaded Cortex A55 up to 2.2 GHz

GPU: Mali-G52 2EE

RAM: 2 GB LPDDR4 2133 MHz

Resolution: 1920x1080 1080p / 1280x720 720p

Storage: 8 GB eMMC + 64 GB Micro SD

Video Ports: 1 HDMI / 1 VGA / 2 USB

Game List Pandora Box 10th Anniversary

How does latency compare to a Raspberry Pi?

*Test conducted by the renowned Pandora Team. We invite you to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ1C5iv8fB4

Raspberry Pi 3: 100ms (Excellent)

Pandora BOX DX: 100ms (Excellent)

Pandora BOX DX Special: 100ms (Excellent)

Pandora BOX 10 Th: 110ms (Good)

Pandora BOX EX: 130ms (Good)