32blit

Overview

The 32blit is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from Pimoroni with a 3.5-inch 320×240 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Open source firmware. It typically sells for around $117.

Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Chipset
STMicroelectronics STM32H750
RAM
1 MB SRAM
Battery
1200 mAh
Weight
250 grams
OS
Open source firmware

Emulation

  1. Classicunsupported
    • NESNo
    • Game BoyNo
    • SNESNo
    • GBANo
    • GenesisNo
    • PS1No
  2. Mid-genunsupported
    • N64No
    • DSNo
    • PSPNo
    • DreamcastNo
    • SaturnNo
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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 2019
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
Open source firmware
Price range
Mid-Range

Display

Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Resolution
320 x 240 (4:3)
Pixel density
114.29 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
STMicroelectronics STM32H750
CPU
Cortex-M7, 1 cores, 480 MHz
GPU
Chrom-ART Accelerator, ?
RAM
1 MB SRAM
Storage
Internal 32 MB
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
1200 mAh, 4+ hours
Weight
250 grams
Dimensions
150 mm x 65 mm x 14 mm
Material
Plastic

Controls

D-pad
Left
Sticks
Single
Inputs
Analog sticks
Extra buttons
❌

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Mono

FAQ

How much does the Pimoroni 32blit cost?

The Pimoroni 32blit typically sells for around $117, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Pimoroni 32blit run?

The Pimoroni 32blit ships with Open source firmware.

What screen does the Pimoroni 32blit have?

It has a 3.5 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 114.29 PPI.

When was the Pimoroni 32blit released?

Pimoroni released the Pimoroni 32blit in July 2019.

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