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Retro gaming handheld console specifications

Every specification in the catalogue on one page: screen size and resolution, processor, memory, operating system, storage, battery and emulation level. Figures are taken from each model's manufacturer and supplier datasheets. Three notations: a value prefixed with “≈” is the most likely figure from supplier datasheets but is not confirmed by the manufacturer; “—” marks a specification that does not apply to that model; “not disclosed” marks a figure nobody publishes.

Catalogue data as of

Handheld consoles: screen, chip, memory, battery

Listed by price. Max emulation names the most demanding console that runs properly, not the full list of supported systems.

Specifications of the retro gaming handhelds in the Joypadia catalogue
ModelScreenProcessorRAMSystemStorageBatteryFormatMax emulationPrice
Retro Pocket Mini Console 3″3.0″ color LCD · 640×480 1020 mAh rechargeable, removable pocket · 117×80×23 mm · 160 g €20,90 – €36,90
Retro Pocket Console R36S 3.5″IPS 3.5″ · 640×480 Rockchip RK3326 · ARM 64-bit Cortex-A35 · up to 1.5 GHz 1 GB DDR3L ArkOS 2.0 (Linux), preinstalled preloaded 64 or 128 GB microSD card 3200 mAh Li-ion · 4–6 h of play vertical pocket (Game Boy style) PS1 €42,90 – €62,90
J36 Ultra Retrogaming Handheld ConsoleIPS 3.5″ · 640×480 MediaTek MT6592V · 8× Cortex-A7 · 1.7–2.0 GHz depending on version 1 GB LPDDR2 Custom Android 5.1 (console interface), preinstalled 4 to 8 GB internal depending on version + preloaded microSD ~3000 mAh handheld pocket console PS1 €55,90
SF3500 5″ Retro Gaming ConsoleIPS 5″ · 854×480 HiChip C3100 platform · MIPS32r2 32-bit · ≈ 1.0–1.2 GHz ≈ 256 MB DDR3 open-source Linux, preinstalled 64 GB · 20,000 preloaded games 3000 mAh large 5″ pocket console PS1 €58,90
G33 4.3″ Retro Gaming Handheld ConsoleIPS 4.3″ · 800×480 Rockchip RK3128 · 4× Cortex-A7 · 1.2 GHz 1 GB DDR3 EmuELEC 4.7 (Linux), preinstalled 4 GB eMMC + preloaded 64 or 128 GB microSD 2500 mAh pocket large-screen 4.3″ PS1 €63,90
Retro Gaming Handheld R50S 5.1″IPS 5.1″ · 854×480 Rockchip RK3326 · ARM 64-bit Cortex-A35 1 GB DDR3 Linux, preinstalled preloaded 64 GB microSD card 3200 mAh Li-ion · 4–6 h of play large 5.1″ pocket handheld PS1 €67,90
R36S Plus 4″ WiFi Retro Gaming Handheld ConsoleIPS 4.0″ · 720×720 Rockchip RK3326 · ARM 64-bit Cortex-A35 · up to 1.5 GHz 1 GB DDR3L ArkOS 2.0 (Linux), preinstalled preloaded 64 or 128 GB microSD 3200 mAh Li-ion large-screen 4″, pocket PS1 €68,90
R36H Portable Retro Gaming Console 128 GB3.5″ IPS Rockchip RK3326 · quad-core 1 GB DDR3L ArkOS 2.0 (Linux), preinstalled preloaded 64 or 128 GB microSD 3200 mAh pocket, controller-style grip PS1 €70,90 – €76,90
M17 4.3″ IPS Retro Gaming Handheld Console4.3″ · 480×272 Quad-core Cortex-A7 · up to 1.2 GHz 2 GB Linux / EmuELEC 4.3, preinstalled preloaded 64 GB microSD card 2000 mAh pocket large-screen 4.3″ PS1 (lighter titles) €70,90
R36 Max 4″ Retro Gaming Handheld ConsoleIPS 4.0″ · 720×720 (1:1 ratio) Rockchip RK3326 · ARM Cortex-A35 · 1.5 GHz 1 GB DDR3L Linux, preinstalled preloaded 64 or 128 GB microSD 4000 mAh · 6–8 h of play large-screen 4″, pocket PS1 €79,90 – €86,90
R36 Ultra 4″ WiFi Retro Gaming Handheld ConsoleIPS 4.0″ Rockchip RK3326 1 GB DDR3 Linux · 30+ emulators, preinstalled preloaded 64 or 128 GB microSD 3000 mAh · 5–6 h of play large-screen 4″, pocket PS1 €79,90
Retro Gaming Console Large Screen H55 5.5″IPS HD 5.5″ Rockchip RK3566 · quad-core 1 GB LPDDR4 Linux, preinstalled 64 GB · 15,000+ preloaded games 5000 mAh extra-large 5.5″ screen PSP / Dreamcast €104,90
Retro Gaming Handheld M28 7.1″IPS 7.1″ · 1024×600 Octa-core (8 cores) 2 GB LPDDR4 open-source Linux, preinstalled preloaded 128 GB microSD card 4000 mAh large 7.1″ handheld, detachable side controllers PS2 €158,90

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TV sticks and living-room consoles

These models plug into a TV over HDMI and ship with two wireless controllers.

Specifications of the Joypadia retro TV sticks and plug-and-play consoles
ModelTypeVideo outputControllersStorageGamesEmulatorsMultiplayerMax emulationPrice
M15 Retro TV StickHDMI stick for TV HDMI · 720p / 1080p (4K compatible) 2× 2.4 GHz wireless controllers included 64 GB microSD (expandable to 128 GB) 20,000+ preloaded PS1, N64, Dreamcast, NDS, MAME/CPS, NES, SNES, GB/GBC/GBA, Mega Drive yes · up to 2 players PS1 €29,90
X9 Pro Retro TV StickHDMI stick for TV HDMI · 4K compatible 2× 2.4 GHz wireless controllers included 64 GB or 128 GB ~30,000 (64 GB) or ~40,000 (128 GB) preloaded 40+ systems: Arcade/MAME, CPS1/2/3, Atari, Amiga, MSX, NES, SNES, GB/GBC/GBA, N64, NDS, Master System, Game Gear, Mega Drive, 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast, Naomi, Atomiswave, Neo Geo, PS1, PSP, Amstrad CPC, OpenBOR yes PS1 €47,90
G1 Retro TV StickTV console + box, 2-in-1 HDMI · 1280×720 (4K compatible) 2× wireless controllers included 64 GB 15,000+ preloaded 14 systems: Arcade/MAME, CPS, Atari, NES/Famicom, SNES/Super Famicom, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Mega Drive, Dreamcast, PS1, PSP yes PS1 (lighter titles) €52,90
M88 Retro TV StickHDMI stick for TV HDMI · 4K compatible 2× 2.4 GHz wireless controllers included 128 GB (expandable to 256 GB) 20,000+ preloaded up to PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP, N64, PS1… yes PS2 / GameCube €89,90

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Controllers, protection and accessories

A protective accessory is either moulded for one specific model (case, tempered glass) or dimensional and compatible with every console of the same size (carry case). The “Fits” column says which of the two applies.

Specifications of Joypadia retro gaming accessories
ModelFitsMaterialContentsConnectionColoursPrice
Wireless Retro Gaming Controller P01PC, Steam, Steam Deck, Switch, Android, iOS, Smart TV not disclosednot disclosedBluetooth 5.3 · 2.4G wireless · wired USB-C White, Black €26,90

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Method. The tables are generated automatically from the store's product pages, so they cannot drift from the catalogue. Prices span every variant of a model (colour and SD card capacity), from the cheapest to the most expensive.

How to read the three notations. A plain value is confirmed by the manufacturer or supplier datasheet. A value prefixed with “≈” is the best available estimate, drawn from supplier datasheets and from the hardware platforms involved, but not confirmed by the manufacturer — this is the case for the SF3500's memory, whose datasheet reads “2G DDR3”, a wording that in all likelihood means 2 gigabits (256 MB) rather than 2 gigabytes. “—” marks a specification that makes no sense for that model: a console with built-in games has neither an operating system nor emulators. “Not disclosed” marks a figure no source publishes. We would rather show a flagged estimate than an empty cell, and an empty cell than an invented figure.

Battery life. Battery capacities are the ones stated by the manufacturer. Real-world running time depends on the system being emulated, screen brightness and volume — a NES session draws far less than a PlayStation title. We have no in-house test bench, so we do not publish stopwatch figures of our own.

Maximum emulation. The column shows the most demanding generation that runs playably on the model. Earlier systems (NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy, GBA, Neo Geo…) run across the whole range.