Miyoo A30Retro / Emulation
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Miyoo A30
Miyoo · Released May 2024 ·
The Miyoo A30 is a 2.8" IPS handheld from Miyoo powered by the Allwinner A33. It launched at around $45.
8.0
out of 10
$45
Launch price $45
Pros
- +Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available
- +Small device, very pocketable
- +Very affordable
Cons
- −Screen can be too dim in some environments
- −No support for L3/R3 inputs (button clicks on analog sticks)
- −2.8” screen might be too small for some
- −Unstable emulation on more demanding systems
- −No headphone jack
- −No Bluetooth
- −Can't be connected to external monitors
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 DSPlayable
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastLimited
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPLimited
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Allwinner A33
- CPU
- Cortex-A7, 4 cores, 1.2 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-400 MP2, 500 MHz
- RAM
- 512 MB
- Storage
- External MicroSD Internal
- Weight
- 115 g
- Dimensions
- 127.5 x 57 x 16 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 2.8″
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- No
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 2600 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4
- Bluetooth
- None
- Ports
- USB-C, 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
Custom firmware
Our verdict
Value10.0
Build5.1
Screen7.3
Performance3.3
The Miyoo A30 is a 2.8" IPS handheld from Miyoo powered by the Allwinner A33. It launched at around $45. It carries 512 MB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available; Small device, very pocketable; Very affordable. Trade-offs to note: Screen can be too dim in some environments; No support for L3/R3 inputs (button clicks on analog sticks); 2.8” screen might be too small for some.