Q400
Subor

Q400

Plays everything up to PS1.

Overview

The Q400 is a budget horizontal retro handheld from Subor with a 4.0-inch 800×480 IPS screen and runs Linux. It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $50.

Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Chipset
RockChip RK3128
RAM
256 MB
Battery
2400 mAh
OS
Linux

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Good
  2. Mid-genlimited
    • N64Limited
    • DSLimited
    • PSPNo
    • DreamcastNo
    • SaturnNo
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. Modernunsupported
    • 3DSNo
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 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: 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: 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 2020
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
Linux
Price range
Budget

Display

Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Resolution
800 x 480 (5:3)
Pixel density
233.24 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
RockChip RK3128
CPU
Cortex-A7, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-400 MP2, 500 MHz
RAM
256 MB
Storage
Internal 64 GB & External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
2400 mAh
Dimensions
174 mm x 70 mm x 13 mm
Material
Plastic

Controls

D-pad
Left
Sticks
Symmetrical
Shoulders
Inline
Inputs
Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
Extra buttons
L3/R3, Volume +-

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Stereo

FAQ

What systems can the Subor Q400 emulate?

The Subor Q400 plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

Can the Subor Q400 play PS1 games?

Yes. PS1 performance on the Subor Q400 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 Subor Q400 play N64 games?

Not well. N64 performance on the Subor Q400 is rated poor. Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable

How much does the Subor Q400 cost?

The Subor Q400 typically sells for around $50, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Subor Q400 run?

The Subor Q400 ships with Linux.

What screen does the Subor Q400 have?

It has a 4.0 inch IPS display with a 5:3 aspect ratio, running at 800 x 480 at 233.24 PPI.

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