8BCraft Retrostone 1
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The Retrostone 1 is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2018 by 8BCraft. It is built around the Allwinner H3 with 1 GB DDR, has a 3.5 inch Analog TFT 320 x 240 display, and uses a 3000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, a plastic or metal (aluminum) shell.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 & NDS (playable but can be laggy)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Allwinner H3 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | Analog TFT |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| PPI | 114.29 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB x4 |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 130 mm x 90 mm x 25 mm |
| Weight | 300 grams |
| Shell | Plastic or Metal (Aluminum) |
| Colors | Grey, Transparent Blue, Transparent Red, Metal |
Pros & cons
👎 Cons
- Bad screen quality
Compare prices & buy
from $157 – $172
$157 (16 GB) $172 (32 GB)
Often sold by: 8BCraft · Kickstarter