Overview
The Lyra is a premium horizontal retro handheld from Creoqode with a 5.0-inch 800×480 TFT screen and runs Linux (RetroPie). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $222.
- Screen
- 5.0 inch TFT
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2837B0
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR2
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- 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
- 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
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Specifications
General
- Released
- December 2019
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Price range
- Premium
Display
- Screen
- 5.0 inch TFT
- Resolution
- 800 x 480 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 186.59 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2837B0
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.4 GHz
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore IV, 400 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR2 LPDDR2
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Dimensions
- 186 mm x 80 mm x 19 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Inputs
- Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- Mute switch
Connectivity
- Ports
- HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Creoqode Lyra emulate?
The Creoqode Lyra plays systems up to PS1 at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the Creoqode Lyra play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the Creoqode Lyra is rated excellent in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the Creoqode Lyra play N64 games?
Only partially. N64 on the Creoqode Lyra is playable with compromises. Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Creoqode Lyra cost?
The Creoqode Lyra typically sells for around $222, which puts it in the premium tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Creoqode Lyra run?
The Creoqode Lyra ships with Linux (RetroPie).
What screen does the Creoqode Lyra have?
It has a 5.0 inch TFT display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 800 x 480 at 186.59 PPI.
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