Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max
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The New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2019 by Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen. It is built around the Ingenic JZ4770 with 512 MB DDR2, has a 3.5 inch IPS 320 x 240 display, and uses a 2000 mAh BM20 (Swappable) battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is GBA full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, a plastic or metal (aluminum) shell.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Game Boy Advance at full speed, and pushes as far as PlayStation 1 with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: SNES & PS1 almost all full speed except for slight lag on a few FX chip SNES games and 3D PS1 games
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Ingenic JZ4770 |
|---|---|
| CPU | XBurst |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| PPI | 114.29 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 2000 mAh BM20 (Swappable) |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | ❌ |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 138 mm x 75 mm x 15 mm |
| Weight | 160 grams |
| Shell | Plastic or Metal (Aluminum) |
| Colors | Black, Red, White, Aluminum Metal |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Menu button, L2/R2
👎 Cons
- Small stiff slidepad, QC issues: screen bezel can come unglued, d-pad can have longer travel in some directions or just not even register (apparently fixed in later models)
Compare prices & buy
from $60 – $110
$60 $110 (Aluminum shell)
Often sold by: Retromimi · Aliexpress · Aliexpress · Aliexpress (Black PlayGO)
Notes
Metal version will be available in May 2020