NEWS  Games  April 3, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Sipeed, the renowned manufacturer of single-board computers (SBCs), is poised to make waves in the gaming industry with its latest innovation – the Retro Game Pocket. This compact gaming handheld, featuring a 2-inch display and powered by a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) chip, is set to revolutionize portable gaming experiences.

The Retro Game Pocket, though compact in size, packs a punch with its innovative design and impressive specifications. With dimensions of 100 x 50 x 15 mm, it offers a perfect balance between portability and functionality. Despite its diminutive size, it boasts a 2-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels, delivering crisp and vibrant visuals in a landscape format.

One of the standout features of the Retro Game Pocket is its utilization of FPGA technology. Unlike traditional gaming handhelds that rely on fixed hardware configurations, FPGA-based devices offer unparalleled flexibility and customization options. Sipeed has opted for the TangPrimer 25K core board, which houses a Gowin Arora 5 GW5A-LV25MG121 FPGA chip along with 64 MB of RAM. While not the most powerful FPGA on the market, Sipeed assures users that it can handle a wide range of retro gaming titles, including classics from the Game Boy Advance and SNES era.

Moreover, the Retro Game Pocket comes equipped with a 1,500 mAh battery, ensuring extended gameplay sessions on the go. For connectivity options, it features a Mini HDMI port, allowing users to connect it to external displays for a more immersive gaming experience.

Whether you prefer gaming on the small screen or immersing yourself in larger-than-life visuals, the Retro Game Pocket offers versatility like never before.

While the Retro Game Pocket has captured the attention of gaming enthusiasts with its compact form factor and impressive specifications, it is just the beginning of Sipeed's foray into the gaming handheld market. The company has hinted at the development of a larger variant, featuring a 3.5/4.5-inch display and additional hardware capabilities such as support for external displays. With Sipeed's track record of innovation and commitment to quality, anticipation is high for what the future holds in store for FPGA-powered gaming handhelds.

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