Pimoroni PicoSystem
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The PicoSystem is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2021 by Pimoroni. It is built around the Raspberry Pi Pico with 265 KB SRAM, has a 1.54 inch IPS 240 x 240 display, and uses a 525h mAh battery. Its hardware is positioned for emulation up to No emulation at all, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, a aluminium shell.
How far can it go?
Best suited to lighter retro systems — the heavier consoles struggle here.
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Realistic ceiling: No emulation at all
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Raspberry Pi Pico |
|---|---|
| CPU | RP2040 M0+ |
| GPU | ❌ |
| RAM | 265 KB SRAM |
| Screen size | 1.54 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 |
| PPI | 220.4 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Battery | 525h mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | Internal 16 MB Flash ROM |
| Connectivity | ❌ |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | ❌ |
| Shell | Aluminium |
| Colors | Brown/Black/White |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Fits in any pocket
👎 Cons
- Can't emulate games, only flash some limited number of games
Compare prices & buy
from $79
£58.50 ($79.90)
Often sold by: Pimoroni
Notes
You can use it as part of a keychain