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Steward Retro V3s

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Steward Retro V3s is a vertical gaming handheld. Powered by the Allwinner V3s with 64 MB RAM. Features a 2.4" IPS display at 320 x 240. Runs NxHope.

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Steward Retro V3s is a vertical gaming handheld. Powered by the Allwinner V3s with 64 MB RAM. Features a 2.4" IPS display at 320 x 240. Runs NxHope.

The Steward Retro V3s is a vertical handheld built around the Allwinner V3s, a single-core ARM Cortex-A7 chip clocked at 1.2 GHz, paired with 64 MB of SDRAM. It is a niche project: development looked abandoned, then apparently resumed in October 2019, and the device was never mass produced, so availability remains the biggest question mark.

Despite the modest hardware, its emulation reach extends to SNES games that use the Super FX chip and 3D PlayStation titles, mostly running at 60 FPS. That makes it a dedicated retro machine rather than a device for emulating newer systems.

The 2.4-inch IPS screen runs at 320 x 240 with a 4:3 aspect ratio and roughly 167 ppi, covered by a plastic lens. The 4:3 format suits classic games naturally, without black bars on the sides.

The vertical layout places the cross D-pad in the upper position next to four face buttons, while L1 and R1 are shelf-style shoulder buttons. At 99 x 68 x 13 mm and just 85 g, the console slips easily into a pocket. Power is handled by a physical switch, and volume and brightness are adjusted through button combinations.

The 1460 mAh battery charges over Micro USB. Connectivity includes USB OTG, WiFi, a microSD slot for storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a single mono speaker, along with power LEDs to show charging and power status.

On the software side, the device runs the NxHope operating system, which handles emulation on this compact hardware.

Ideal for: collectors of rare handhelds, fans of the vertical form factor who want pocketable SNES and PS1 emulation, and enthusiasts willing to accept the uncertainty of a project that may never see a wide release.
Manufacturer
Allwinner
SoC
Allwinner V3s
Model
V3s
Architecture
Cortex-A7
Cores
1
Frequency
1.2 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Capacity
64 MB
Technology
SDRAM
Size
2.4
Technology
IPS
Resolution
320 x 240
Pixel Density (PPI)
166.67
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Plastic
Capacity
1460 mAh
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Shelf
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Ports
USB OTG
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
Micro USB
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
NxHope
Dimensions
99 mm x 68 mm x 13 mm
Weight
85 g

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • compact and lightweight design
  • 4:3 IPS screen
  • SNES Super FX and PS1 emulation
  • WiFi
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • microSD storage

Cons

  • May never release

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