KONKR Pocket Block
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KONKR Pocket Block

Plays everything up to Saturn. 3DS and PS2 run with compromises.

Overview

The KONKR Pocket Block is a budget vertical retro handheld from KONKR with a 3.3-inch 960×720 LCD Touchscreen screen and runs Android 12. It is best suited for Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64, with support listed up to Saturn. It typically sells for around $79.

Screen
3.3 inch LCD
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G85
RAM
2 GB / 3 GB LPDDR4X
Battery
3500 mAh
Weight
165 grams
OS
Android 12

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genexcellent
    • N64Excellent
    • DSExcellent
    • PSPExcellent
    • DreamcastExcellent
    • SaturnGood
  3. 6th genlimited
    • GameCubePlayable
    • WiiPlayable
    • PS2Playable
  4. Modernlimited
    • 3DSPlayable
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The screen has the perfect aspect ratio for vertical DS with no black bars.
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • N64: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

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Specifications

General

Type
Handheld, Vertical
Operating system
Android 12
Price range
Budget

Display

Screen
3.3 inch LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
960 x 720 (4:3)
Pixel density
363.64 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
MediaTek Helio G85
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2, 1.0 GHz
RAM
2 GB / 3 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
Internal 32 GB / 64 GB (eMMC?), External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
3500 mAh
Weight
165 grams
Dimensions
77.4 mm x 113.2 mm x 19.8 mm
Material
Plastic
Cooling
Active (fan)
Rumble
Yes

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
None
Shoulders
Inline
Inputs
L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
Extra buttons
2 function buttons, AYA Space, Menu, Power, Volume +-

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Stereo

FAQ

What systems can the KONKR Pocket Block emulate?

The KONKR Pocket Block plays systems up to Saturn well. It is at its best with Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64.

Can the KONKR Pocket Block play Saturn games?

Yes. Saturn performance on the KONKR Pocket Block is rated good in our catalog. Sega Saturn: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Can the KONKR Pocket Block play GameCube games?

Only partially. GameCube on the KONKR Pocket Block is playable with compromises. Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

How much does the KONKR Pocket Block cost?

The KONKR Pocket Block typically sells for around $79, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the KONKR Pocket Block run?

The KONKR Pocket Block ships with Android 12.

What screen does the KONKR Pocket Block have?

It has a 3.3 inch LCD Touchscreen display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 960 x 720 at 363.64 PPI.

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