TinyCircuits Thumby
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The Thumby is a programmable handheld game console released in 2022 by TinyCircuits. It is built around the Raspberry Pi RP2040 with 264 KB SRAM, has a 0.42 inch Monochrome OLED 72 x 40 display, and uses a 40 mAh battery. Its hardware is positioned for emulation up to 5 included games and MicroPython or Arduino IDE homebrew games only, placing it in the budget tier for homebrew and small-scale game development.
How far can it go?
Best suited to lighter retro systems — the heavier consoles struggle here.
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Realistic ceiling: 5 included games and MicroPython or Arduino IDE homebrew games only
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Raspberry Pi RP2040 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-M0+ |
| GPU | ❌ |
| RAM | 264 KB SRAM |
| Screen size | 0.42 inch |
| Screen type | Monochrome OLED |
| Resolution | 72 x 40 |
| PPI | 196.11 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 9:5 |
| Battery | 40 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | Internal 2 MB |
| Connectivity | ❌ |
| Speakers | Single Mono Rear facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | ❌ |
| Dimensions | 18 mm x 29.5 mm x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 5 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Gray, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Gold (Kickstarter exclusive) |
Compare prices & buy
from $19 – $35
$19 (Gray) $24 (Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow) $35 (Gold)
Often sold by: Kickstarter · Indiegogo