Creoqode Lyra
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The Lyra is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2019 by Creoqode. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2837B0 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite) with 1 GB DDR2, has a 5.0 inch TFT Touchscreen 800 x 480 display, and uses a 3000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the premium retro tier for retro game emulation.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 & NDS (playable but can be laggy)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Broadcom BCM2837B0 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Screen size | 5.0 inch |
| Screen type | TFT Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| PPI | 186.59 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | USB OTG |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB x2 |
| Video output | HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 186 mm x 80 mm x 19 mm |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- HDMI, USB OTG
👎 Cons
- No analogs and L2/R2
Compare prices & buy
from $222 – $262
$222 (DIY) $262 (Pre-built)
Often sold by: Creoqode.com