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Horizontal · 2.8"127.5 x 57 x 16 mm
Horizontal · 2.8"127.5 x 57 x 16 mmPrice
$49
Top quarter for Tier price · median $80 · strong value
Circuit Score
60/ 100Top 81% of Tier 3
Reach 24Polish 19Feel 18
Reach T3 · 53% of 15 systems Great+ · tier median 65
The short version
One of the cheapest horizontal handhelds that runs PSP and PlayStation playably.
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Current modelMini FlipView →Discontinuedno longer sold new
System Analysis
Introduced in 2024, the Miyoo A30 was developed as a compact horizontal retro handheld intended for everyday portability. It is known for its small footprint, integrated analog input, and streamlined Linux-based interface, positioning this system as a travel-ready companion for short to mid-length play sessions. The layout offers improved grip balance compared to vertical micro devices while maintaining pocket convenience. The primary trade-off is moderate performance headroom, favoring accessibility and form factor over expanded system coverage.
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Measured per system, not estimated
PLAYABILITY
Playability by system
Tier 1
CLASSIC 2D
NES
Perfect
SNES
Perfect
Genesis
Perfect
Game Boy
Perfect
GB Color
Perfect
GBA
Perfect
Tier 2
EARLY 3D
PlayStation
Perfect
N64
Playable
Saturn
Unplayable
Nintendo DS
Great
Dreamcast
Playable
Tier 3
ADVANCED HANDHELDS
PSP
Playable
Tier 4
CLASSIC HOME
PS2
Unplayable
GameCube
Unplayable
Tier 5
MODERN & HD
Wii
Unplayable
Wii U
Unplayable
PS3
Unplayable
Switch
Unplayable
18 of 23 systems graded · the rest are untested, not unplayable
Every recorded field for this configuration
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Platform
OS / Firmwarelinux
UI SkinTina
Silicon
SoC / ChipsetAllwinner A33
CPU1 × Cortex-A7
CPU Archarm64
ArchitectureARM
CPU Cores4
CPU Threads4
CPU Clock1.2 - 1.5 GHz
GPUARM Mali-400 MP2
GPU Cores2
GPU Clock500 MHz
Memory & Storage
RAM512 MB
ExpandableYES
Card SlotmicroSD
Display
Size2.8 "
Resolution640 x 480
Panel TypeIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz
TouchscreenNO
Aspect Ratio4:3
PPI286
Screen LensTempered glass (OCA laminated)
Input
D-Pad ShapeCross
D-Pad PosTop
Face Buttons4
Face LabelsNintendo
Sticks1
Stick LayoutAsymmetric
Stick PosLeft
Stick ClicksYES
Trigger LayoutInline
System LabelsPower, Reset, Volume +/-
GyroNO
RumbleNO
Pad ClicksNO
KeyboardNO
Connectivity
Wi-Fi4
CellularNO
Power & Thermals
Battery Cap2600 mAh
Charge PortUSB-C, top-firing
CoolingPassive
Chassis
Dimensions127.5 x 57 x 16 mm
Weight115 g
MaterialPlastic
ColorsBlack, Gray, Gold & Red, Black & White
Audio & Sensors
Speakers1 × mono, front-facing
Headphone JackNO
MicrophoneNO
Ranked against tier 3
HOW IT STANDS
Against Tier 3 devices27 published
Price
$49
Top quarter · median $80
Circuit Score
60 / 100
Bottom quarter · median 65
Battery
2600 mAh
Below average · median 3300 mAh
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