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PAP KIII Plus

PAP KIII Plus by Anbernic, priced around $43, Horizontal retro handheld, running Useless, powered by Ingenic JZ4760B, with a 4.3 inch display

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Specifications

60 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
Anbernic
Release Date
2016
Price
$43
Pricing category
$0 - $50

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Dimensions
170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm
Weight
162 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Useless

Performance

System on a Chip
Ingenic JZ4760B
CPU
XBurst
CPU cores
1 Core
CPU threads
1 Thread
CPU clock speed
528 MHz - 740 MHz
Architecture
MIPS
GPU
Vivante GC200
GPU cores
Not documented
GPU clock speed
250 - 375 MHz
RAM
64 MB DDR2
Performance rating
5/10 · B-

Display

Screen size
4.3 inch
Screen type
TFT
Resolution
480 x 272
PPI
128.3 PPI
Aspect ratio
16:9
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
None (Protector only)

Battery & charging

Battery
1200 mAh BP-4L (Swappable)
Charge port
Mini USB
Storage
Internal & External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Separated Cross (PSP) Upper placement
Analogs
Single slidepad Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1
Extra buttons
Power, Reset, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Button Combination
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
Not documented
Video output
AV Out
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Single Mono Rear facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
B
Super Nintendo
C
PlayStation 1
C
Nintendo DS
F
Nintendo 64
F
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Sega Saturn
F
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
Most SNES runs at 60 FPS but lags with FX & Mode 7 games, most 2D PS1 runs fine (not all at full 60 FPS) but lags with 3D games

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $43
Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $43
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $43

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Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

PAP KIII Plus is a retro handheld from Anbernic.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Useless, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Ingenic JZ4760B chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

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PAP KIII Plus — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the PAP KIII Plus an official Anbernic product?

The console database lists the PAP KIII Plus under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the PAP KIII Plus is an officially licensed Anbernic product.

When was the PAP KIII Plus released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2016 and the price as $43 for the PAP KIII Plus.

What chipset and how much RAM does the PAP KIII Plus have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Ingenic JZ4760B, the CPU as XBurst, and the RAM as 64 MB DDR2 for the PAP KIII Plus.

What are the PAP KIII Plus's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm, the weight as 162 grams, and the battery as 1200 mAh BP-4L (Swappable) for the PAP KIII Plus.

Which systems can the PAP KIII Plus emulate well?

The console database gives the PAP KIII Plus a grade of B+ or better for 3 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Sega Genesis.

Where can I buy the PAP KIII Plus?

The marketplace rows shown for the PAP KIII Plus are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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