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SJGAM M22 Pro

SJGAM · Released Nov 2024 ·

The SJGAM M22 Pro is a 5.0" IPS handheld from SJGAM powered by the N909. It launched at around $50.

6.6
out of 10
$50
Launch price $50
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Pros

  • +High-resolution screen
  • +Budget-friendly price
  • +Can be connected to external displays
  • +Good battery capacity at 3000 mAh
  • +The ergonomic grips make extended play more comfortable

Cons

  • Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems
  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • Bulky form factor
  • Unstable emulation on more demanding systems
  • No Bluetooth

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 64Limited
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSLimited
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastLimited
PlayStationPlayable
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPNot supported

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
N909
CPU
Cortex-A7, 4 cores, 1.2 GHz - 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-400 MP2, 500 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR4
Storage
Weight
0 g
Dimensions
191 x 81 x 33 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
5″
Resolution
1920 x 1080
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
2
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
Screen9.0
Performance3.1

The SJGAM M22 Pro is a 5.0" IPS handheld from SJGAM powered by the N909. It launched at around $50. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: High-resolution screen; Budget-friendly price; Can be connected to external displays; Good battery capacity at 3000 mAh. Trade-offs to note: Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems; No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); Bulky form factor.