Curious Chip PIP
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The PIP is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2022 by Curious Chip. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2837 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3) with 1 GB DDR2, has a 4.0 inch IPS Touchscreen display, and uses a 2000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the premium retro tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi 4, Bluetooth 5.x, 2x USB-A, GPIO.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 & NDS (playable but can be laggy)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Broadcom BCM2837 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Screen size | 4.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 2000 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi 4, Bluetooth 5.x, 2x USB-A, GPIO |
| Speakers | Single Mono Rear facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Purple |
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from $340
$340
Often sold by: Official Website
Notes
Detachable controllers. 8 programmable LEDs. Has a kickstand. The whole device is programmable and created with educational and maker purposes