TRIMUI Smart
TRIMUI

TRIMUI Smart

Plays everything up to PS1. DS runs with compromises.

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Overview

The TRIMUI Smart is a budget other retro handheld from TRIMUI with a 2.4-inch 320×240 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Tina Linux,. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to PS1.

Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Chipset
Allwinner S3
RAM
128 MB LPDDR3
Battery
1000 mAh
Weight
100 grams
OS
Tina Linux,

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genlimited
    • N64No
    • DSPlayable
    • PSPNo
    • DreamcastNo
    • SaturnNo
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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: 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
August 2022
Type
Handheld, Other
Operating system
Tina Linux,
Price range
Budget

Display

Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Resolution
320 x 240 (4:3)
Pixel density
166.67 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
Allwinner S3
CPU
Cortex-A7, 1 cores, 1.2 GHz - 1.5 GHz
GPU
❌, ❌
RAM
128 MB LPDDR3
Storage
Internal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
1000 mAh, 3.5 hours
Weight
100 grams
Dimensions
110 mm x 58 mm x 15 mm
Material
Plastic

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
None
Extra buttons
Menu

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
WiFi 4
Bluetooth
4.0
Ports
USB-C
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Mono

FAQ

What systems can the TRIMUI Smart emulate?

The TRIMUI Smart plays systems up to PS1 at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Can the TRIMUI Smart play PS1 games?

Yes. PS1 performance on the TRIMUI Smart is rated excellent in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Can the TRIMUI Smart play N64 games?

No. N64 is not supported on the TRIMUI Smart. Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

How much does the TRIMUI Smart cost?

The TRIMUI Smart typically sells for around $80, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the TRIMUI Smart run?

The TRIMUI Smart ships with Tina Linux,.

What screen does the TRIMUI Smart have?

It has a 2.4 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 166.67 PPI.

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