Good for
PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy
Support listed to
DS
OS
TRIMUI UI
Custom firmware
NextUI, MinUI, Knulli, muOS
Released
Jan 2025
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.
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Emulation
Supports 11 of 13 tested systems: 6 at excellent, 1 running well.
Mid-generation systems
Mixed5 of 5 systems listed as playable or better
Classic systems
Excellent6 of 6 systems listed as playable or better
Sixth-generation systems
Unsupported0 of 3 systems listed as playable or better
Specifications
Display
Screen
3.2 inches
Aspect ratio
4:3
Resolution
1024 x 768
Pixel density
400 PPI
Panel
IPS
Performance
Chipset
Allwinner A133P
CPU
ARM Cortex-A53
CPU clock
1.8 GHz
CPU cores
4
CPU threads
4
GPU
Imagination PowerVR GE8300
GPU clock
660 MHz
RAM
1 GB LPDDR3
Storage
8 GB eMMC
Architecture
ARM64
Build
Battery
3000 mAh Li-polymer, 3.7 V
Battery life
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
Speaker
Front-facing stereo
Charge port
USB Type-C, bottom; second USB Type-C host port on top
Controls
Shoulder buttons
Side By Side
D-pad
Upper Left
Thumbsticks
No Thumbsticks
Extra buttons
Start, Select, Menu, volume up/down, custom FN switch, front F1/F2 hotkeys, and vibration
Features
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.
- What screen does the TRIMUI Brick Hammer have?
- It has a 3.2 inches IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 1024 x 768 at 400 PPI.
Guides & Help
Track play sessions on Knulli with retroshelf
Install the retroshelf plugin on Knulli (Anbernic RG35XX, RG40XX, TrimUI, and more) and send your play sessions to your collection.
How to Track Play Sessions on muOS with retroshelf
Install the retroshelf plugin on any muOS device (Anbernic RG35XX, RG34XX, TrimUI, and 10+ more) to automatically sync every play session to your collection.
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