Much W1 / 78P01
Snail / iReadyGo / 78Dian

Much W1 / 78P01

Plays everything up to DS. Dreamcast and PSP run with compromises.

Overview

The Much W1 / 78P01 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from Snail / iReadyGo / 78Dian with a 5.0-inch 1280×720 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 4.4. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to DS. It typically sells for around $330.

Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Chipset
MediaTek MT6592
RAM
2 GB LPDDR2
Battery
3000 mAh
Weight
155 grams
OS
Android 4.4

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genmixed
    • N64Good
    • DSGood
    • PSPPlayable
    • DreamcastPlayable
    • SaturnLimited
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. 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
  • 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 at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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: 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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
August 2014
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
Android 4.4
Price range
High-End

Display

Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Resolution
1280 x 720 (16:9)
Pixel density
293.72 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
MediaTek MT6592
CPU
Cortex-A7, 8 cores, 1.7 GHz
GPU
Mali-450 MP4, 700 MHz
RAM
2 GB LPDDR2 LPDDR2
Storage
Internal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
3000 mAh
Weight
155 grams
Dimensions
176 mm x 74 mm x 13 mm
Material
Plastic
Rumble
Yes

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
None
Inputs
Analog sticks, Touch screen, Gyroscope
Extra buttons
Back, Home, Power, Volume +-

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4
Ports
3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Mono

FAQ

What systems can the Snail Much W1 / 78P01 emulate?

The Snail Much W1 / 78P01 plays systems up to DS well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Can the Snail Much W1 / 78P01 play DS games?

Yes. DS performance on the Snail Much W1 / 78P01 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

Can the Snail Much W1 / 78P01 play PSP games?

Only partially. PSP on the Snail Much W1 / 78P01 is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

How much does the Snail Much W1 / 78P01 cost?

The Snail Much W1 / 78P01 typically sells for around $330, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Snail Much W1 / 78P01 run?

The Snail Much W1 / 78P01 ships with Android 4.4.

What screen does the Snail Much W1 / 78P01 have?

It has a 5.0 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 720 at 293.72 PPI.

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