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Overview
The R40XX is an ultra budget vertical retro handheld from BOYHOM with a 4.2-inch 1024×768 IPS screen, WiFi, and runs Linux (ArkOS). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to DS. It typically sells for around $40.
- Screen
- 4.2 inch IPS
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3326
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3L
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- OS
- Linux (ArkOS)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Playable
- DSGood
- PSPPlayable
- DreamcastPlayable
- SaturnLimited
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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
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Specifications
General
- Released
- November 2025
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux (ArkOS)
- Price range
- Ultra Budget
Display
- Screen
- 4.2 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1024 x 768 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 304.76 PPI
Performance
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3326
- CPU
- Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3L
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 4000 mAh, up to 8 hours
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- Sticks
- Dual
- Inputs
- Analog sticks
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
FAQ
What systems can the BOYHOM R40XX emulate?
The BOYHOM R40XX plays systems up to DS well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the BOYHOM R40XX play DS games?
Yes. DS performance on the BOYHOM R40XX is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
Can the BOYHOM R40XX play PSP games?
Only partially. PSP on the BOYHOM R40XX is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the BOYHOM R40XX cost?
The BOYHOM R40XX typically sells for around $40, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the BOYHOM R40XX run?
The BOYHOM R40XX ships with Linux (ArkOS).
What screen does the BOYHOM R40XX have?
It has a 4.2 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 1024 x 768 at 304.76 PPI.
Reviews
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