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R40S Pro

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R40S Pro is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by Cortex-A35 (4-core, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz) and Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. Features a 3.5" IPS display. 3800 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

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R40S Pro is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by Cortex-A35 (4-core, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz) and Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. Features a 3.5" IPS display. 3800 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

The Powkiddy R40S Pro is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Built as a clone of the R36S, it keeps the recipe that made that family popular: accessible hardware, a Linux operating system and a generous list of classic platforms, all in a Game Boy-style shell.

Inside sits the Rockchip RK3326, with four Cortex-A35 cores running between 1.3 and 1.5 GHz, paired with a dual-core Mali-G31 MP2 GPU at 650 MHz. The platform list starts with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Game Boy Advance and SNES, and continues with PlayStation. More demanding systems such as Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast and PlayStation Portable are also listed; results there depend on the game and emulator settings, as these are the heaviest systems for this chip.

The 3.5-inch IPS display delivers pleasant colours and good viewing angles, well suited to the pixel art of classic games. The size strikes a balance for a vertical handheld, large enough for comfortable sessions.

The vertical form factor recalls classic portable consoles and fits Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles naturally, giving retro fans a familiar experience.

The 3800 mAh battery provides a respectable energy reserve for this kind of device. The operating system is Linux and the modding policy is permissive, so users can experiment with alternative firmware and custom setups, benefiting from the ecosystem built around the RK3326 platform and the R36S family.

Ideal for: players looking for an accessible vertical handheld for classic emulation from Game Boy to PlayStation, tinkerers who value the freedom of Linux and modding, and anyone wanting an alternative to the R36S with the same retro spirit.
Manufacturer
Rockchip
SoC
Rockchip RK3326
Model
Cortex-A35
Architecture
Cortex-A35
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.3 - 1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Mali-G31 MP2
GPU Cores
2
GPU Frequency
650 MHz
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Capacity
3800 mAh
Operating System
Linux
✓

Modding officially supported

The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.

Nintendo · 7 platforms

GB GB
GBC GBC
NES NES
GBA GBA
SNE SNES
NDS NDS
N64 N64

Sega · 3 platforms

MD MD
DC DC
SAT Saturn

Sony · 2 platforms

PS1 PS1
PSP PSP

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 3.5-inch IPS screen
  • 3800 mAh battery
  • Linux with modding permitted
  • wide retro platform list
  • classic vertical form factor

Cons

  • aging Rockchip RK3326 chip
  • demanding systems like Dreamcast
  • Saturn and PSP push the hardware
  • derivative R36S clone design

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