HandheldWiki

The gaming handheld encyclopedia

OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora

Compiled & reviewed by Urs von Gunten, HandheldWiki editorial · How we rate ·

⚐ Spotted a wrong spec? Report a correction

The OpenPandora is a clamshell retro gaming handheld released in 2010 by OpenPandora GmbH. It is built around the TI OMAP3530 (Classic, Rebirth) TI DM3730 (1Ghz edition) with 256 MB (Classic) 512 MB (Rebirth, 1GHz), has a 4.3 inch TFT 800 x 480 display, and uses a 4000 mAh (Swappable) battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is GBA full speed for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, Propietary port, USB Host, a folding design.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to Game Boy Advance at full speed, and pushes as far as Nintendo 64 with some compromises.

A
GB
A
NES
A
Genesis
A
GBA
B
SNES
B
PS1
B
DS
C
N64
F
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Saturn
F
GameCube
F
3DS
F
Wii
F
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: Most SNES runs at 60 FPS but lags with FX & Mode 7 games, most 2D PS1 runs fine (not all at full 60 FPS) but lags with 3D games

Specifications

Chip (SoC)TI OMAP3530 (Classic, Rebirth) TI DM3730 (1Ghz edition)
CPUCortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX530
RAM256 MB (Classic) 512 MB (Rebirth, 1GHz)
Screen size4.3 inch
Screen typeTFT
Resolution800 x 480
PPI216.97 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio5:3
Battery4000 mAh (Swappable)
Storage2 External SD slots
ConnectivityBluetooth, WiFi, USB, Propietary port, USB Host
SpeakersDual Stereo Front facing
Charge portMini USB
Video outputThrough custom cable
Audio out3.5mm Headphone
Dimensions140 mm x 83.5 mm x 29 mm
Weight320 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsBlack, Silver gray

Pros & cons

👍 Pros

  • Loads of homebrew, homebrew store
  • Full desktop environment

Compare prices & buy

Typical price unavailable

Often sold by: Dragonbox.de (for repairs)

See also

Emulation breakdown

Browse similar

Featured in

← Browse all 570 handhelds

New handheld & price-drop alerts

One short email when a notable handheld launches or a tracked price drops. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.