Overview
The OpenPandora is a clamshell retro handheld from OpenPandora GmbH with a 4.3-inch 800×480 TFT screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux (SuperZaxxon). It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to DS.
- Screen
- 4.3 inch TFT
- Chipset
- TI OMAP3530 (Classic, Rebirth)
- RAM
- 256 MB (Classic)
- Battery
- 4200 mAh
- Weight
- 320 grams
- OS
- Linux (SuperZaxxon)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESGood
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Good
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Playable
- DSGood
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- 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 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: 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: 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
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Specifications
General
- Released
- May 2010
- Type
- Handheld, Clamshell
- Operating system
- Linux (SuperZaxxon)
Display
- Screen
- 4.3 inch TFT
- Resolution
- 800 x 480 (5:3)
- Pixel density
- 216.97 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- TI OMAP3530 (Classic, Rebirth)
- CPU
- Cortex-A8, 1 cores, 600 MHz (Classic, Rebirth)
- GPU
- PowerVR SGX530, 110 MHz
- RAM
- 256 MB (Classic) DDR-333 SDRAM
- Storage
- 2 External SD slots
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 4200 mAh, 10 hours
- Weight
- 320 grams
- Dimensions
- 140 mm x 83.5 mm x 29 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- Full QWERTY layout keyboard
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11b/g
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- Ports
- 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora emulate?
The OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora plays systems up to DS well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Can the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora play DS games?
Yes. DS performance on the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is rated good in our catalog. 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
Can the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora play PSP games?
No. PSP is not supported on the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora. Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
What operating system does the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora run?
The OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora ships with Linux (SuperZaxxon).
What screen does the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora have?
It has a 4.3 inch TFT display with a 5:3 aspect ratio, running at 800 x 480 at 216.97 PPI.
When was the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora released?
OpenPandora GmbH released the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora in May 2010.
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