ChangLiang Li LCL CM4 Boy
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The LCL CM4 Boy is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2021 by ChangLiang Li. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4) with 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB LPDDR4 (CM4 dependent), has a 3.5 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 6200 mAh (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 video output, USB-A, Bluetooth & WiFi (CM4 dependent).
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Sega Saturn with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast playable
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A72 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore VI |
| RAM | 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB LPDDR4 (CM4 dependent) |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| PPI | 228.57 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 6200 mAh (Swappable) |
| Cooling | Ceramic Heatsink |
| Storage | Internal 0, 8, 16, or 32 GB eMMC (CM4 dependent) Internal MicroSD (In cartridge) |
| Connectivity | USB-A, Bluetooth & WiFi (CM4 dependent) |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 90 mm x 148 mm x 30mm |
| Weight | 328 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | DMG Gray, SNES Gray, Pink, etc. (?) |
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