Overview
The Retro Pixel Pocket is a budget vertical retro handheld from Funny Playing with a 3.0-inch 720×720 IPS screen, WiFi, and runs Android 7.1. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $80.
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Allwinner A64
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR3
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- OS
- Android 7.1
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
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Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- May 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Android 7.1
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 720 x 720 (1:1)
- Pixel density
- 339.41 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Allwinner A64
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-400 MP2, 500 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR3 LPDDR3
- Storage
- Internal 8 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Dimensions
- 75 x 130 x 24 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- Clickable volume and brightness wheels
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket emulate?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket plays systems up to PS1 at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.
Can the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket is rated excellent in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket play N64 games?
Only partially. N64 on the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket is playable with compromises. Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket cost?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket typically sells for around $80, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket run?
The Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket ships with Android 7.1.
Can I track my play time on the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for Android and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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