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R40XX

R40XX by BOYHOM, Vertical retro handheld, running Linux (ArkOS), powered by RockChip RK3326, with a 4.2 inch display

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R40XX

Specifications

39 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
BOYHOM
Release Date
2025 / 11
Price
Not documented
Pricing category
Not documented

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Vertical
Shell material
Not documented
Colors
Not documented
Dimensions
Not documented
Weight
Not documented
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux (ArkOS)

Performance

System on a Chip
RockChip RK3326
CPU
Cortex-A35
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
650 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3L
Performance rating
9/10 · A

Display

Screen size
4.2 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
1024 x 768
PPI
304.76 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
Not documented
Screen lens
Not documented

Battery & charging

Battery
4000 mAh
Charge port
Not documented
Storage
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
C
Dreamcast
C
PSP
C
Sega Saturn
D
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
Not documented

Where To Buy

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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.

R40XX is a retro handheld from BOYHOM.

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

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

Inside, the RockChip RK3326 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.

Yoshi Demo
Yoshi Demo

Unknown year •Game Boy Advance

Yoshi Demo is a tech demo that appeared to be a Game Boy Advance port of Yoshi's Story. It is also commonly regarded as vaporware, though it is unknow...

Yoshi no Panepon
Yoshi no Panepon

1996 •Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS

The Japanese port of the Game Boy version of Tetris Attack, which had the Tetris license removed (the same thing happened with its Satellaview counter...

Yoshi Racing
Yoshi Racing

Unknown year •Super Nintendo

Yoshi Racing is a rejected pitch for a 3D game in the Yoshi franchise. The game was revealed in an article by Eurogamer detailing Argonaut Games' invo...

Yoshi Topsy-Turvy
Yoshi Topsy-Turvy

2004 •Game Boy Advance

In Yoshi Topsy-Turvy, Yoshi Island has been turned into a picture book. Yoshi will not stand for this outlandish attempt at flattening his world, and...

Yoshi Touch & Go
Yoshi Touch & Go

2005 •Nintendo DS, Wii U

Yoshi and Baby Mario are back together at long last, and it'll take a steady hand to guide them through their latest adventure. As Yoshi charges acros...

Yoshi's Cookie
Yoshi's Cookie

1992 •Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U

Yoshi's Cookie is a puzzle game similar to Tetris, in which the player is given a playing field populated with cookies of five various types arranged...

Yoshi's Island DS
Yoshi's Island DS

2006 •Nintendo DS, Wii U

Yoshi's Island DS is a 2D platformer for the Nintendo DS in the Yoshi's Island series. It is the sequel to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, where...

R40XX — 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 R40XX an official BOYHOM product?

The console database lists the R40XX under the brand BOYHOM. It does not document whether the R40XX is an officially licensed BOYHOM product.

When was the R40XX released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2025 / 11 for the R40XX. The price is not documented in the console database.

What chipset and how much RAM does the R40XX have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3326, the CPU as Cortex-A35, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3L for the R40XX.

What are the R40XX's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the battery as 4000 mAh for the R40XX. The dimensions and the weight are not documented in the console database.

Which systems can the R40XX emulate well?

The console database gives the R40XX 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 R40XX?

The marketplace rows shown for the R40XX 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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