ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy
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The LCL Pi Gameboy is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2017 by ChangLiang Li. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2837B0 (Raspberry Pi 3A+, 3B+) Broadcom BCM2837 (Raspberry Pi 3B) with 512 MB DDR2 (3A+) 1 GB DDR2 (3B, 3B+), has a 3.5 inch IPS 480 x 320 display, and uses a 7000 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, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB Ethernet (3B, 3B+).
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 & NDS (playable but can be laggy)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Broadcom BCM2837B0 (Raspberry Pi 3A+, 3B+) Broadcom BCM2837 (Raspberry Pi 3B) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 (3A+) 1 GB DDR2 (3B, 3B+) |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 |
| PPI | 164.83 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery | 7000 mAh (Swappable) |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi, USB Ethernet (3B, 3B+) |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 146 mm x 89 mm x 31 mm |
| Weight | 363 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Black Transparent, DMG Grey, Orange Transparent, Green Transparent, Clear Transparent, Orange, White |
Pros & cons
👎 Cons
- Price
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from $195 – $262
$195 (3A+) $262 (3B)
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