Helegaly Action Pi 兀
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The Action Pi 兀 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2025 by Helegaly. It is built around the Allwinner A527 with 2 GB LPDDR3X, has a 4.02 inch IPS 960 x 720 display, and uses a 5000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is N64 full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.2 support.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Nintendo 64 at full speed, and pushes as far as Nintendo 3DS with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: 3D PS1, N64 (full speed), DC and PSP (mostly playable), Saturn (somewhat playable)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Allwinner A527 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC1-2EE |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR3X |
| Screen size | 4.02 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 960 x 720 |
| PPI | 298.51 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | Internal 16 GB eMMC, External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| Charge port | USB-C x2 |
| Video output | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Dimensions | 172 mm x 82.5 mm x 30.3 mm |
| Weight | 220 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Black, White |
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Often sold by: Helegaly