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SJGAM M19

SJGAM · Released Apr 2024 ·

The SJGAM M19 is a 3.5" IPS handheld from SJGAM powered by the RockChip RK3566. It launched at around $55.

6.4
out of 10
$55
Launch price $55
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Pros

  • +Can be connected to a larger display
  • +Good battery capacity at 3000 mAh

Cons

  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • Bulky form factor
  • Unstable emulation on more demanding 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 64Playable
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnLimited
DreamcastPlayable
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPPlayable

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
CPU
Cortex-A55, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE, 850 MHz
RAM
1 GB LPDDR4
Storage
External MicroSD Internal
Weight
159 g
Dimensions
98 x 143 x 53 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
3.5″
Resolution
640 x 480
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
3000 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
1
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Linux

Also plays natively: Linux

No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.0
Performance4.2

The SJGAM M19 is a 3.5" IPS handheld from SJGAM powered by the RockChip RK3566. It launched at around $55. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Can be connected to a larger display; Good battery capacity at 3000 mAh. Trade-offs to note: No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); Bulky form factor; Unstable emulation on more demanding systems.