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ClockworkPi uConsole

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The uConsole is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2023 by ClockworkPi. It is built around the User chosen core with Core dependent, has a 5.0 inch IPS 1280 x 720 display, and uses a 18650 x2 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, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE (optional), a metal (aluminum) shell.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Sega Saturn with some compromises.

A
GB
A
NES
A
Genesis
A
GBA
A
SNES
A
PS1
B
DS
B
N64
B
Dreamcast
B
PSP
C
Saturn
D
GameCube
F
3DS
F
Wii
F
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed

Specifications

Chip (SoC)User chosen core
CPUCore dependent
GPUCore dependent
RAMCore dependent
Screen size5.0 inch
Screen typeIPS
Resolution1280 x 720
PPI293.72 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio16:9
Battery18650 x2
CoolingMetal case passive
StorageInternal MicroSD
ConnectivityWiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE (optional)
Speakers
Charge portUSB-C Side facing
Video outputMicro HDMI Side facing
Audio out3.5mm Headphone Side facing
Dimensions~125 mm x 180 mm x 20 mm
ShellMetal (Aluminum)
ColorsSilver, Black

Compare prices & buy

from $139 – $209

R-01: $139 A-04: $159 RPI-CM4: $189 A-06: $209

Often sold by: ClockworkPi

See also

Emulation breakdown

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