8BCraft Retrostone 2
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The Retrostone 2 is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2019 by 8BCraft. It is built around the Allwinner A20 with 1 GB DDR, has a 3.5 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 4000 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 video output, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB x3, Ethernet.
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 A20 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR |
| 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 | 4000 mAh (Swappable) |
| Storage | External MicroSD Internal NAND (pro model) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi, USB x3, Ethernet |
| 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 |
| Colors | Grey, Transparent Blue |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Lots of USB ports for local coop,
- highly customisable, HDMI, IPS screen improved over 1st Retrostone
👎 Cons
- CPU is outdated compared to 1st Retrostone
Compare prices & buy
from $157 – $215
$157 (normal) $215 (pro)
Often sold by: 8BCraft.com · Kickstarter · Kickstarter (Joystick model)