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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

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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.

Young Merlin
Young Merlin

1994 •Super Nintendo

After trying to rescue a drowning young woman, the the hero of Young Merlin is drawn into a fantasy world which is threatened by the evil Shadow King....

Yoyo's Puzzle Park
Yoyo's Puzzle Park

1996 •PlayStation 1, PlayStation 3, PSP

YoYo's Puzzle Park (released as "Gussun Paradise" in Japan) is a puzzle platform game featuring some sixty platform-filled levels similar to Bubble Bo...

Ys DS
Ys DS

2008 •Nintendo DS

This is a remake of the first game in the Ys series for the DS release. The games have been remade in 3D, with new music, art, and a new translation,...

Ys II DS
Ys II DS

2009 •Nintendo DS

This is a remake of the second game in the Ys series for the DS. The game have been remade in 3D, with new music, art, and a new translation, while st...

Ys III
Ys III

1991 •Sega Genesis

Adol Christin's long-time friend, Dogi, wishes to return to his home town of Redmont after hearing about strange disturbances that are happening there...

Ys Strategy
Ys Strategy

2006 •Nintendo DS

Ys Strategy is a real-time strategy game developed by Future Creates exclusive to the Nintendo DS. It was published by Marvelous Interactive (now abso...

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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