Tlex Ulike
Tlex Ulike by Tlex, now discontinued, Horizontal retro handheld, running Android 4.1.1, with a 3.5 inch display
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Specifications
53 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
- Tlex
- Release Date
- 2013
- Price
- Discontinued
- Pricing category
- Discontinued
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Horizontal
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- White, Black, Blue
- Dimensions
- Not documented
- Weight
- Not documented
- Cooling
- Not documented
Operating system
- Operating System
- Android 4.1.1
Performance
- System on a Chip
- Not documented
- CPU
- Not documented
- CPU cores
- Not documented
- CPU threads
- Not documented
- CPU clock speed
- 1.2 GHz
- Architecture
- Not documented
- GPU
- Not documented
- GPU cores
- Not documented
- GPU clock speed
- Not documented
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR3
- Performance rating
- 8/10 · A-
Display
- Screen size
- 3.5 inch
- Screen type
- IPS Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 800 x 480
- PPI
- 266.56 PPI
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Screen refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Screen lens
- Plastic
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 1500 mAh
- Charge port
- Mini USB
- Storage
- Internal 4 GB & External MicroSD
Controls
- D-pad
- Cross Upper placement
- Analogs
- Dual slidepads Lower placement
- Face buttons
- 4 Buttons
- Shoulder buttons
- L1, R1
- Extra buttons
- Home, Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Dedicated Buttons
- Brightness control
- Menu
- Power control
- Button
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- WiFi 3
- Video output
- Mini HDMI
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone Top facing
- Speaker
- Dual Stereo Rear facing
- Sensors
- Rear camera, Gyroscope
Emulation grades
- Game Boy
- A
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- A
- Sega Genesis
- A
- Game Boy Advance
- A
- Super Nintendo
- A
- PlayStation 1
- B-
- Nintendo DS
- B-
- Nintendo 64
- B-
- 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
- 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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Amazon
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Alibaba
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Ebay
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Discontinued |
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AliExpress
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Discontinued |
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Tlex Ulike review: where it wins, where it bends, and who should care
Budget shortlist candidate
Tlex Ulike is more compelling when you judge it by role, not hype: what it can emulate comfortably, how it should feel in the hand, what it costs, and which nearby alternatives keep it honest.
If your library leans toward Game Boy, NES, and Sega Genesis, Tlex Ulike immediately becomes more than just another line in a spreadsheet.
Best For
- Players who want a balanced handheld that can stretch beyond the basics.
- Best fit for Game Boy (A), NES (A), and Sega Genesis (A).
- Designed around a horizontal handheld shape.
Why It Hooks You
- Overall rating sits at 8/10 · A-.
- IPS Touchscreen display story helps define the vibe.
Watch Outs
- Some systems, including PlayStation 1 (B-) and Nintendo DS (B-), may need more tuning.
Spec Snapshot
Before the review gets opinionated, here is the clean spec picture. This table is the reality check that keeps the rest of the write-up grounded.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tlex |
| Release | 2013 |
| Form factor | Horizontal |
| Operating system | Android 4.1.1 |
| Overall performance | 8/10 · A- |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR3 |
| Display | 3.5 inch, IPS Touchscreen, and 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 800 x 480, 16:9, and 266.56 PPI |
| Battery and cooling | 1500 mAh |
| Storage and I/O | Internal 4 GB & External MicroSD, Mini USB, Mini HDMI, and 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Price | Discontinued |
If this review pulls you in, the fastest next rabbit hole is JXD S7300B and JXD S7300A, because those are the products most likely to clarify whether Tlex Ulike is your real match or just your current curiosity.
Daily Use, Portability, and The Physical Reality
Tlex Ulike is described with battery: 1500 mAh. Those are not background details; they shape noise, comfort, endurance, and whether the device feels eager to be used or mildly exhausting to keep fed. Audio is covered by Dual Stereo Rear facing and 3.5mm Headphone Top facing, which matters for sofa play, travel, and late-night sessions when speakers and headphone output can quietly make or break the experience.
Physically, the device is outlined by Plastic and White, Black, Blue. This is where you start picturing whether it is truly pocketable, only jacket-safe, or clearly a bag companion. Buyers often underestimate how much daily affection is driven by the little things: where the ports sit, how the shell feels, and whether the handheld seems built for real use instead of product photos.
The practical I/O story includes Internal 4 GB & External MicroSD, WiFi 3, Mini USB, and Mini HDMI. These details matter because many retro buyers are also collectors, tinkerers, dock-and-TV players, or people with large libraries that need sensible storage and transfer options.
Where The Hardware Should Hold Up
Memory is listed at 512 MB DDR3. The sheet rates the overall performance at 8/10 · A-, or roughly 4 on the normalized scale.
The CPU side is described with 1.2 GHz, which is more useful than brand names alone because it hints at how much headroom the handheld should have before emulator tuning gets annoying.
Tlex Ulike looks strongest with Game Boy (A), NES (A), Sega Genesis (A), Game Boy Advance (A), and Super Nintendo (A), which gives the review something more tangible than a vague "good for retro" verdict. The listed 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, is the kind of line buyers should actually respect because it tells you where the romance ends and the compromise begins.
The middle tier of compatibility, including PlayStation 1 (B-), Nintendo DS (B-), Nintendo 64 (B-), and Dreamcast (C), is where the buyer needs some honesty. These are usually the systems that separate a casual dabbler from a user who is happy tweaking emulator settings, testing cores, or accepting the occasional rough edge.
Who This Handheld Is Really For
Tlex Ulike is best framed as a machine for players who want a balanced handheld that can stretch beyond the basics. This category rewards shoppers who know what kind of sessions they actually play, because not every strong device is strong in the same way.
The horizontal shape matters here because it changes comfort, portability, and the kind of nostalgia the device leans into. The fact that it runs Android 4.1.1 also affects what kind of setup work, app ecosystem, and tinkering ceiling buyers should expect.
The release timing listed as 2013 helps place it in context. In this market, timing changes expectations: a device that felt expensive at launch can look sharply judged six months later, while a newer device may need to justify a premium.
Where The Shortlist Gets Interesting
| Console | Angle | Price | Performance | Why Click Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JXD S7300B JinXing Digital | Better Value | Discontinued | 9/10 · A | same operating system, horizontal layout. |
JXD S7300A JinXing Digital | Closest Match | Discontinued | 6.5/10 · B | same operating system, horizontal layout. |
JXD S601 JinXing Digital | Better Value | Discontinued | 9/10 · A | horizontal layout, rated 9/10 · A. |
17Pocket System "M God" | Better Value | TBD | 8/10 · A- | horizontal layout, rated 8/10 · A-. |
Tlex Ulike becomes much easier to judge once it is forced into the same room as JXD S7300B, JXD S7300A, and JXD S601. This is where a vague impression turns into a real buying decision, because each nearby rival throws a different kind of pressure on the table.
Tlex Ulike versus JXD S7300B is interesting because better value is the obvious angle. JXD S7300B sits close enough to Tlex Ulike to make the comparison meaningful, but different enough to sharpen the buying decision. Its overall rating is 9/10 · A. In practice, tlex Ulike versus JXD S7300A is interesting because closest match is the obvious angle. If Tlex Ulike feels almost right but not quite, JXD S7300A is the sort of nearby detour that can completely change the shortlist. More importantly, its overall rating is 6.5/10 · B. In practice, tlex Ulike versus JXD S601 is interesting because better value is the obvious angle. From another angle, if Tlex Ulike feels almost right but not quite, JXD S601 is the sort of nearby detour that can completely change the shortlist.
Comparison is the antidote to spec-sheet hypnosis. Once you stack the neighbors side by side, you stop asking which one is objectively best and start asking which one is best for your habits.
Price, Availability, and Value Pressure
Price does not just change whether a device feels affordable. It changes what kinds of flaws buyers are willing to forgive.
The spreadsheet points shoppers toward Alibaba and Ebay for availability. That matters because storefront quality, shipping confidence, and after-sales expectations often shape the emotional experience of a purchase before the box even arrives.
Every handheld makes tradeoffs somewhere, even when the spreadsheet leaves them unstated. Good buying advice is not about pretending the downsides do not exist; it is about deciding whether the downsides land in the part of the experience you personally care about.
Display and Ergonomics
Tlex Ulike pairs the hardware with 3.5 inch, IPS Touchscreen, 60 Hz, 800 x 480, 16:9, and 266.56 PPI. That is the kind of detail stack retro buyers should linger on, because a handheld can be technically capable and still feel wrong if the aspect ratio, sharpness, and scaling story are off. The screen protection is listed as Plastic, a small clue that often hints at how polished or rough the front face might feel in daily use.
The controls are described with Cross Upper placement, Dual slidepads Lower placement, 4 Buttons, L1, R1, and Home, Power, Reset, Volume +-. That matters more than many spec sheets admit, because the difference between a fun handheld and a fatiguing one often shows up in the D-pad, shoulder shape, and how naturally the thumbs settle into place. A device can run a game and still fail the vibe test if the controls feel like an afterthought.
The 16:9 aspect ratio adds another layer to the story. Some buyers want sharp all-purpose flexibility, others want a screen that flatters the systems they actually play most. Good reviews should make that tradeoff visible instead of pretending every resolution solves every problem.
Where The Recommendation Lands
Tlex Ulike leaves the strongest impression when you frame it as a recommendation for players who want a balanced handheld that can stretch beyond the basics. That is the lens that makes the strengths feel intentional instead of accidental.
Budget shortlist candidate is not just a catchy label here. It is the cleanest shorthand for why this device deserves attention. The compatibility profile around Game Boy (A), NES (A), Sega Genesis (A), and Game Boy Advance (A) gives it a concrete identity.
If the device sparks your interest, the smartest next click is usually JXD S7300B, followed by JXD S7300A, because that is where the shape of the market around it comes into focus. A useful verdict should leave the reader more curious, but also more precise.
Playable Games
Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.
Playable games: awaiting data
No synced games available for this console yet. Games are listed here only when the compatibility matrix links them to a system this handheld runs at a B grade or better, so this section stays empty rather than showing games we cannot back up.
Tlex Ulike — 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 Tlex Ulike an official Tlex product?
The console database lists the Tlex Ulike under the brand Tlex. It does not document whether the Tlex Ulike is an officially licensed Tlex product.
When was the Tlex Ulike released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as 2013 and the price as Discontinued for the Tlex Ulike.
What chipset and how much RAM does the Tlex Ulike have?
The console database lists the RAM as 512 MB DDR3 for the Tlex Ulike. The system on a chip and the CPU are not documented in the console database.
What are the Tlex Ulike's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the battery as 1500 mAh for the Tlex Ulike. The dimensions and the weight are not documented in the console database.
Which systems can the Tlex Ulike emulate well?
The console database gives the Tlex Ulike a grade of B+ or better for 5 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, and Super Nintendo.
Where can I buy the Tlex Ulike?
The marketplace rows shown for the Tlex Ulike 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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