Overview
The 1UP Pi-Boy XL is a mid-range vertical retro handheld from 1UP with a 3.5-inch 480×320 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux (RetroPie). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $175.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2837B0
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR2
- Battery
- 9000 mAh
- Weight
- 500 grams
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genlimited
- N64Playable
- DSPlayable
- PSPLimited
- DreamcastPlayable
- SaturnLimited
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Played on the 1UP Pi-Boy XL
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Specifications
General
- Released
- April 2019
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 480 x 320 (3:2)
- Pixel density
- 164.83 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2837B0
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.4 GHz
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore IV, 300 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR2
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 9000 mAh
- Weight
- 500 grams
- Dimensions
- 157 mm x 99 mm x 35 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Single
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Fan Switch, Screen Function Keys
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the 1UP Pi-Boy XL emulate?
The 1UP Pi-Boy XL plays systems up to PS1 at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the 1UP Pi-Boy XL play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the 1UP Pi-Boy XL is rated excellent in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the 1UP Pi-Boy XL play N64 games?
Only partially. N64 on the 1UP Pi-Boy XL is playable with compromises. Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the 1UP Pi-Boy XL cost?
The 1UP Pi-Boy XL typically sells for around $175, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the 1UP Pi-Boy XL run?
The 1UP Pi-Boy XL ships with Linux (RetroPie).
What screen does the 1UP Pi-Boy XL have?
It has a 3.5 inch IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, running at 480 x 320 at 164.83 PPI.
Price alert
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Reviews
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