CHI GameForce
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The GameForce is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2021 by CHI. It is built around the RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB DDR3, has a 3.45 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 3000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as PSP with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but 3D PSP needs frameskip, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable for easier to emulate games
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3326 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Screen size | 3.45 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| PPI | 231.88 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Storage | External MicroSD (Card not included) |
| Connectivity | WiFi |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 154 mm x 86 mm x 19-28 mm |
| Weight | 212 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Green, Coral/Orange, Cream/Light Tan, Black / Gray coming in 2nd batch |
Pros & cons
👎 Cons
- No clickable sticks for L3/R3, but can be mapped to function buttons. No OCA screen (has air gap between LCD and lens), MicroSD card not included
Compare prices & buy
from $95
$95
Often sold by: Gameforce.fun
Notes
Has LEDs under all the buttons that can change to 3 colors, also can be turned off