Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG
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The PiBoy DMG is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2020 by Experimental Pi. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi 4B) with 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB, has a 3.5 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 4500 mAh (Swappable) battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include active cooling, video output, USB-A x4, Bluetooth, Ethernet, WiFi.
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 4B) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A72 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore VI |
| RAM | 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB |
| 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 | 4500 mAh (Swappable) |
| Cooling | Heatsink Fan Rear ventilation cutouts |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | USB-A x4, Bluetooth, Ethernet, WiFi |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | Mini HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 148 mm x 90 mm x 30mm |
| Weight | 330 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | DMG Gray/Red, Black, Transparent Black, Transparent Purple, Crystal Clear, Yellow |
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from $90 – $180
$90 (Base kit) $120 (Full kit) $180 (Assembled)
Often sold by: Experimental Pi (Full Kit) · Experimental Pi (Assembled w/Pi 4)