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CHI GameForce is a gaming handheld launched in 2021. Powered by RK3326 (4-core, 1.5 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 3.45" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 3000 mAh battery. Runs Linux.
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CHI GameForce is a gaming handheld launched in 2021. Powered by RK3326 (4-core, 1.5 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 3.45" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 3000 mAh battery. Runs Linux.
Under the hood is a Rockchip RK3326 quad-core Cortex-A35 processor running at 1.3–1.5 GHz, paired with a Mali-G31 MP2 GPU at 650 MHz and 1 GB of DDR3 RAM. It handles 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, handhelds and arcade systems such as MAME, Final Burn Neo and Neo Geo with ease, and runs SNES Super FX games and 3D PlayStation titles at 60 FPS. 2D PSP games are mostly playable, while 3D PSP needs frameskip. N64 and Dreamcast are mostly playable for the easier-to-emulate games.
The 3.45-inch IPS display has a 640 x 480 resolution, a 60 Hz refresh rate and a 4:3 aspect ratio, so retro games fill the screen without stretching, at around 232 ppi. The panel sits behind a plastic lens and is not laminated, so there is an air gap between the LCD and the lens.
Controls include two symmetric Alps PS Vita-style thumbsticks, an upper cross D-pad, four face buttons and horizontal L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulder buttons, plus rumble for extra immersion. The sticks are not clickable, but two function buttons can be used as L3/R3. There are also Home, Power and Reset buttons, and LEDs under all the buttons that can switch between three colors or be turned off. Dual front-facing stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack cover audio.
The 3000 mAh battery charges over USB-C. Built-in WiFi allows updates, file transfers and quick configuration, and games are stored on a microSD card, which is not included. Volume and brightness are adjusted with Home button combinations.
The Linux-based system runs RetroArch and supports EmuELEC, giving a friendly interface and advanced configuration options. Beyond console emulation, it also covers ScummVM, OpenBOR, Pico-8, TIC-80, EasyRPG and MS-DOS.
Ideal for: retro enthusiasts who want an authentic 4:3 experience, quality Alps thumbsticks and solid emulation up to PlayStation in a compact, affordable handheld.
- Manufacturer
- Rockchip
- SoC
- Rockchip RK3326
- Model
- RK3326
- 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
- Capacity
- 1 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Size
- 3.5
- Technology
- IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Quality
- SD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 231.88
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Lens
- Plastic
- Capacity
- 3000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Home, Power, 2 Function buttons (for L3/R3), Reset
- Additional Features
- Alps PSV thumbsticks, Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Card Support
- microSD
- Operating System
- RetroArch
- Custom OS Support
- EmuELEC, RetroArch
- Dimensions
- 154 mm x 86 mm x 19 - 28 mm
- Weight
- 212 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Alps PS Vita-style dual thumbsticks
- 4:3 IPS screen at 640 x 480
- front-facing stereo speakers
- rumble
- customizable button LED lighting
- WiFi and USB-C charging
Cons
- No clickable sticks for L3/R3
- but can be mapped to function buttons. No OCA screen (has air gap between LCD and lens)
- MicroSD card not included
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