Overview
The uConsole is a mid-range vertical retro handheld from ClockworkPi with a 5.0-inch 1280×720 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Clockwork OS / Linux. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to Dreamcast. It typically sells for around $139.
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- User chosen core
- RAM
- Core dependent
- Battery
- 18650 x2
- Weight
- 450 grams (including batteries)
- OS
- Clockwork OS / Linux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSGood
- PSPGood
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- 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 at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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 at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Played on the ClockworkPi uConsole
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Specifications
General
- Released
- July 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Clockwork OS / Linux
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 293.72 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- User chosen core
- CPU
- Core dependent, Core dependent
- GPU
- Core dependent, Core dependent
- RAM
- Core dependent
- Storage
- Internal MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM, RISC-V
Battery and build
- Battery
- 18650 x2
- Weight
- 450 grams (including batteries)
- Dimensions
- ~170 mm x 130 mm x 26 mm
- Material
- Metal (Aluminum)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- Power, Full QWERTY keyboard (backlit), Mini trackball, L/R Mouse Buttons
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the ClockworkPi uConsole emulate?
The ClockworkPi uConsole plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the ClockworkPi uConsole play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the ClockworkPi uConsole is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the ClockworkPi uConsole play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the ClockworkPi uConsole is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the ClockworkPi uConsole cost?
The ClockworkPi uConsole typically sells for around $139, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the ClockworkPi uConsole run?
The ClockworkPi uConsole ships with Clockwork OS / Linux.
What screen does the ClockworkPi uConsole have?
It has a 5.0 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 720 at 293.72 PPI.
Price alert
We’re not tracking prices for this one yet.
Reviews
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