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Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG is a gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by BCM2711 (4-core, 1.5 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 4500 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

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Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG is a gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by BCM2711 (4-core, 1.5 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 4500 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

The Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG is a vertical handheld launched in 2020 that brings back the classic silhouette of old-school portables while packing modern hardware. At its heart sits the Broadcom BCM2711 SoC, with four Cortex-A72 cores at 1.5 GHz and a 6-core Broadcom VideoCore VI GPU at 500 MHz. RAM is offered in 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB variants.

Performance comfortably covers the full retro range, from Atari, NES, SNES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive and Game Boy Advance up to PlayStation and Neo Geo. At the top end, N64, PSP and Dreamcast titles are playable, and the platform list also includes arcade systems (MAME, Final Burn Neo, Atomiswave, Sega NAOMI), classic computers such as the Commodore 64, Amiga and ZX Spectrum, plus MS-DOS and ScummVM.

The 3.5-inch IPS screen runs at 640 x 480 with a 4:3 aspect ratio, roughly 229 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate, protected by a tempered glass lens. The 4:3 format is a natural match for most retro games.

Controls include a cross D-pad at the top, a single analog thumbstick with L3 at the bottom, 6 face buttons and rear-facing L1 and R1 shoulder buttons. Volume and brightness are adjusted with wheels, and power is handled by a switch. The plastic body measures 148 x 90 x 30 mm and weighs 330 g; there is no rumble.

The 4500 mAh battery is swappable, and charging is done via Micro USB. Cooling combines a heatsink, a fan and ventilation cutouts. Connectivity includes WiFi, Bluetooth, four USB-A ports, Ethernet, Mini HDMI video output and a 3.5mm headphone jack, alongside a front-facing mono speaker and microSD storage.

The operating system is Linux with RetroPie support, giving a flexible base for configuration, customization and tinkering.

Ideal for: retro fans who want a classic-looking vertical handheld, users who value a swappable battery and generous ports, and tinkerers who enjoy setting up their own emulation system.
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Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
1GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
1GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
2GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
2GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
4GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
4GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
8GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
8GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB / 8 GB
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
4500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick with L3
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A x4, Ethernet
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
148 mm x 90 mm x 30 mm
Weight
330 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • swappable 4500 mAh battery
  • 4:3 IPS screen
  • active cooling with fan
  • Mini HDMI video output
  • USB-A and Ethernet ports
  • RetroPie support

Cons

  • single thumbstick
  • mono speaker
  • Micro USB charging
  • no rumble
  • bulky 330 g body

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