Overview
The M21 is an ultra budget vertical retro handheld from SJGAM with a 3.5-inch 640×480 TFT screen and runs Linux (EmuELEC). It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $40.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Chipset
- "N909"
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR4
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Weight
- 208 grams
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Good
- 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: 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: 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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Specifications
General
- Released
- July 2024
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Price range
- Ultra Budget
Display
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Resolution
- 640 x 480 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 228.57 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- "N909"
- CPU
- Cortex-A7, 2 cores, 1.2 GHz - 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-400 MP2, 500 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR4
- Storage
- Internal & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Weight
- 208 grams
- Dimensions
- 123 x 78 x 25 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Power, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the SJGAM M21 emulate?
The SJGAM M21 plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Can the SJGAM M21 play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the SJGAM M21 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 SJGAM M21 play N64 games?
Only partially. N64 on the SJGAM M21 is playable with compromises. Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the SJGAM M21 cost?
The SJGAM M21 typically sells for around $40, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the SJGAM M21 run?
The SJGAM M21 ships with Linux (EmuELEC).
What screen does the SJGAM M21 have?
It has a 3.5 inch TFT display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 640 x 480 at 228.57 PPI.
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