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PiBoy XRS

PiBoy XRS by Experimental Pi, priced around $150, Horizontal retro handheld, running Linux (RetroPie), powered by Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi 4B)

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Specifications

62 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
Experimental Pi
Release Date
2022 / 09
Price
$150
Pricing category
$150 - $200

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
DMG Gray/Red
Dimensions
162 mm x 93 mm x 36 mm
Weight
330 grams
Cooling
Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts

Operating system

Operating System
Linux (RetroPie)

Performance

System on a Chip
Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi 4B)
CPU
Cortex-A72
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU cores
Not documented
GPU clock speed
500 MHz
RAM
1, 2, 4 or 8 GB
Performance rating
10/10 · A+

Display

Screen size
3.5 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
PPI
228.57 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass

Battery & charging

Battery
5600 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Bottom facing
Storage
External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3?) Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical
Extra buttons
Menu
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Menu
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Switch

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-A x4, Ethernet
Video output
Mini HDMI Bottom facing
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Speaker
Single Mono Front facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
B
Nintendo 64
B
Dreamcast
B
PSP
B
Sega Saturn
C
GameCube
D
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
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$150
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$150
AliExpress
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$150
Alibaba
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$150

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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.

PiBoy XRS is a retro handheld from Experimental Pi.

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

The device runs Linux (RetroPie), which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi 4B) 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.

...Iru!
...Iru!

1998 •PlayStation 1

...Iru! takes place in a high school with a large mechanical clock in the center. You control an upper classman who, along with his fellow students an...

.hack//Link
.hack//Link

2010 •PSP

Set in a fictional version of the year 2020, .hack//Link's story takes place in a new version of “The World,” a popular series of MMORPGs known as The...

'98 Year Koushien
'98 Year Koushien

1998 •PlayStation 1

The sixth in the Koshien series. It is a high school baseball simulation which chooses one from 40 000 high schools from Hokkaido in the north to Okin...

'The
'The

2016 •Super Nintendo

Mario goes on another quest to save the kingdom. What obstacles will he be facing this time? 'the (also known as Coronation Day) is a Horror themed S...

PiBoy XRS — 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 PiBoy XRS an official Experimental Pi product?

The console database lists the PiBoy XRS under the brand Experimental Pi. It does not document whether the PiBoy XRS is an officially licensed Experimental Pi product.

When was the PiBoy XRS released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2022 / 09 and the price as $150 for the PiBoy XRS.

What chipset and how much RAM does the PiBoy XRS have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi 4B), the CPU as Cortex-A72, and the RAM as 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB for the PiBoy XRS.

What are the PiBoy XRS's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 162 mm x 93 mm x 36 mm, the weight as 330 grams, and the battery as 5600 mAh for the PiBoy XRS.

Which systems can the PiBoy XRS emulate well?

The console database gives the PiBoy XRS a grade of B+ or better for 6 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, and PlayStation 1.

Where can I buy the PiBoy XRS?

The marketplace rows shown for the PiBoy XRS 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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