
Overview
The GAMEMT E5 is an ultra budget vertical retro handheld from GAMEMT with a 5.0-inch 960×544 IPS screen and runs Linux. It is best suited for Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $40.
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- V.R. Technology VT569B
- RAM
- 64 MB DDR2
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- ?
- OS
- Linux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESGood
- GBAGood
- GenesisGood
- PS1Good
- Mid-genunsupported
- N64No
- DSNo
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
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Specifications
General
- Released
- July 2024
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux
- Price range
- Ultra Budget
Display
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 960 x 544 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 220.68 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- V.R. Technology VT569B
- CPU
- Cortex-A7, 1 cores, 810 MHz
- GPU
- Vivante 3D GPU, ?
- RAM
- 64 MB DDR2 DDR2
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- ?
- Dimensions
- ?
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Single
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Power, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the GAMEMT E5 emulate?
The GAMEMT E5 plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Game Boy, NES.
Can the GAMEMT E5 play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the GAMEMT E5 is rated good in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the GAMEMT E5 play N64 games?
No. N64 is not supported on the GAMEMT E5. Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
How much does the GAMEMT E5 cost?
The GAMEMT E5 typically sells for around $40, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GAMEMT E5 run?
The GAMEMT E5 ships with Linux.
What screen does the GAMEMT E5 have?
It has a 5.0 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 960 x 544 at 220.68 PPI.
Price alert
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Reviews
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