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The DevTerm is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2021 by ClockworkPi. It is built around the User chosen core with Core dependent, has a 6.8 inch IPS 1280 x 480 display, and uses a 18650 x2 (Swappable) battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the premium retro tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include active cooling, video output, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi (802.11ac), USB-A x3, Expansion Port.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.

A
GB
A
NES
A
Genesis
A
GBA
A
SNES
A
PS1
C
DS
C
N64
C
Dreamcast
D
PSP
D
Saturn
F
GameCube
F
3DS
F
Wii
F
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 & NDS (playable but can be laggy)

Specifications

Chip (SoC)User chosen core
CPUCore dependent
GPUCore dependent
RAMCore dependent
Screen size6.8 inch
Screen typeIPS
Resolution1280 x 480
PPI201.04 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio8:3
Battery18650 x2 (Swappable)
CoolingFan Rear ventilation cutouts
StorageExternal MicroSD
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0, WiFi (802.11ac), USB-A x3, Expansion Port
SpeakersDual Stereo Internal
Charge portUSB-C
Video outputMicro HDMI
Audio out3.5mm Headphone
Dimensions195 mm x 150 mm x 30 mm
ShellPlastic
ColorsFront Shell: White Back Shell: Retro Gray, Transparent Gray

Compare prices & buy

from $219 – $319

$219 (RPi CM3) $249 (A04 - Allwinner H6) $319 (A06 - RockChip RK3399)

Often sold by: ClockworkPi

See also

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