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Pocuter PocketStar

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The PocketStar is a micro retro gaming handheld released in 2022 by Pocuter. It is built around the Espressif Systems ESP32-C3 with 400 KB SRAM, has a 0.95 inch OLED 94 x 64 display, and uses a 220 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is NES full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.

How far can it go?

Comfortably runs everything up to NES at full speed.

A
GB
A
NES
F
Genesis
F
GBA
F
SNES
F
PS1
F
DS
F
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: GB, SMS

Specifications

Chip (SoC)Espressif Systems ESP32-C3
CPURISC-V CPU
GPU
RAM400 KB SRAM
Screen size0.95 inch
Screen typeOLED
Resolution94 x 64
PPI119.7 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio47:32
Battery220 mAh
Cooling
StorageInternal 4 MB, External MicroSD
ConnectivityWiFi, Bluetooth 5
SpeakersSingle Mono Rear facing
Charge portUSB-C Bottom facing
Video output
Audio out
Dimensions30 mm x 50 mm x 10 mm
ShellPlastic
ColorsWhite, Gray, Blue, Black, Red, Pink, Orange shown in teasers

Compare prices & buy

from $57

$57

Often sold by: Kickstarter · Indiegogo · Pocuter

See also

Emulation breakdown

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