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GameForce ACE
GameForce · Released Feb 2024 ·
The GameForce ACE is a 5.5" IPS handheld from GameForce powered by the RockChip RK3588S. It launched at around $160.
7.7
out of 10
$160
Launch price $160
Pros
- +Strong performance even for more demanding systems
- +Large 7200 mAh battery for long play sessions
- +Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available
- +High-resolution screen
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Can be connected to external displays
- +PortMaster support for PC game ports
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Fast and responsive navigation thanks to 8 GB of RAM
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Full speed
GameCubeFull speed
WiiFull speed
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSPlayable
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnPlayable
DreamcastFull speed
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Playable
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPFull speed
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- RockChip RK3588S
- CPU
- Cortex-A76, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.4 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G610 MP4, 600 MHz
- RAM
- 8 GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- 256GB eMMC
- Weight
- 0 g
- Dimensions
- 212 x 91 x 16 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 5.5″
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 7200 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2ble
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- Yes
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 13
Also plays natively: Android
Our verdict
Value8.0
Build7.7
Screen9.0
Performance6.5
The GameForce ACE is a 5.5" IPS handheld from GameForce powered by the RockChip RK3588S. It launched at around $160. It carries 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 13. Highlights include: Strong performance even for more demanding systems; Large 7200 mAh battery for long play sessions; Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available; High-resolution screen. Trade-offs to note: Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems.