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Overview
The TRIMUI Brick Hammer is a compact vertical Linux emulation handheld built around the Brick platform, with a CNC-machined aluminum shell and a high-resolution 4:3 IPS display. It has no analog sticks and is best suited to classic 2D systems and PlayStation games.
- Screen
- 3.2 inches IPS
- Chipset
- Allwinner A133P
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Battery
- 3000 mAh Li-polymer, 3.7 V
- Weight
- 196 grams
- OS
- TRIMUI UI
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Playable
- DSGood
- PSPPlayable
- DreamcastPlayable
- SaturnLimited
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiUntested
- PS2No
- Modern
- 3DSUntested
- Wii UUntested
- PS3Untested
- SwitchUntested
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Track your play on the TRIMUI Brick Hammer
Install the plugin for muOS, Knulli, or NextUI and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- August 2025
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- TRIMUI UI
- Custom firmware
- NextUI, MinUI, Knulli, muOS
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 3.2 inches IPS
- Resolution
- 1024 x 768 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 400 PPI
Performance
- Chipset
- Allwinner A133P
- CPU
- ARM Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- Imagination PowerVR GE8300, 660 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR3
- Storage
- 8 GB eMMC
- Architecture
- ARM64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3000 mAh Li-polymer, 3.7 V, Up to 5 hours
- Weight
- 196 grams
- Dimensions
- 73.2 x 109.9 x 11.8–19.9 mm
- Material
- CNC-machined aluminum alloy and glass
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Upper Left
- Sticks
- No Thumbsticks
- Shoulders
- Side By Side
- Inputs
- L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Start, Select, Menu, volume up/down, custom FN switch, front F1/F2 hotkeys, and vibration
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- 2.1 + EDR/4.2
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the TRIMUI Brick Hammer emulate?
The TRIMUI Brick Hammer plays systems up to DS well. It is at its best with PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Can the TRIMUI Brick Hammer play DS games?
Yes. DS performance on the TRIMUI Brick Hammer is rated good in our catalog.
Can the TRIMUI Brick Hammer play PSP games?
Only partially. PSP on the TRIMUI Brick Hammer is playable with compromises.
How much does the TRIMUI Brick Hammer cost?
The TRIMUI Brick Hammer typically sells for around $95, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the TRIMUI Brick Hammer run?
The TRIMUI Brick Hammer ships with TRIMUI UI and also supports NextUI, MinUI, Knulli, muOS.
Can I track my play time on the TRIMUI Brick Hammer?
Yes. Install a retroshelf plugin (there's one for muOS, Knulli, and NextUI) and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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