Dingoo Digital Technology Dingoo A380
Dingoo Digital Technology Dingoo A380 is a gaming handheld launched in 2011. Powered by JZ4755 (1-core, 400 MHz), 64 MB RAM. Features a 3.2" TFT LCD display (400 x 240). 1700 mAh battery. Runs Linux.
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Dingoo Digital Technology Dingoo A380 is a gaming handheld launched in 2011. Powered by JZ4755 (1-core, 400 MHz), 64 MB RAM. Features a 3.2" TFT LCD display (400 x 240). 1700 mAh battery. Runs Linux.
Under the hood sits the Ingenic JZ4755, a single-core XBurst chip using the MIPS instruction set and clocked at 400 MHz, paired with 64 MB of RAM. It handles 8-bit and 16-bit systems such as NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Master System, Game Gear, Genesis / Mega Drive and TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, along with Game Boy Advance, Neo Geo, MAME, ScummVM, ZX Spectrum, ColecoVision, Fairchild Channel F and CHIP-8. Most SNES games run at 60 FPS, though titles using FX chips or Mode 7 slow down, and most 2D PlayStation games run fine (not all at a full 60 FPS) while 3D games lag.
The 3.2-inch TFT display has a 400 x 240 WQVGA resolution, a 5:3 aspect ratio, a 60 Hz refresh rate and around 146 ppi, protected by a plastic lens. It is a sharp fit for low-resolution retro content.
Controls include a cross-shaped D-pad in the upper position, four face buttons and L1/R1 shoulder buttons, plus dedicated Hold and Reset buttons. There are no analog sticks and no rumble. Volume and brightness are adjusted through the menu, while power is handled by a physical switch. Dual front-facing stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack cover audio.
A 1700 mAh battery charges through Mini USB. The A380 offers 4 GB of storage with microSD support, AV out for playing on a TV, and dual 2.4 GHz wireless multiplayer for local sessions with friends.
The stock operating system is µC/OS-II, but modding is permitted and the device supports custom firmware such as OpenDingux and RetroDD, which expands emulator options and flexibility.
Ideal for: retro collectors and tinkerers who want a light, pocketable device for 8-bit, 16-bit and 2D PlayStation classics, and who enjoy experimenting with custom firmware on a piece of handheld emulation history.
- Manufacturer
- Ingenic
- SoC
- Ingenic JZ4755
- Model
- JZ4755
- Architecture
- XBurst
- Cores
- 1
- Threads
- 1
- Frequency
- 400 MHz
- Instruction Set
- MIPS
- Capacity
- 64 MB
- Size
- 3.2
- Technology
- TFT
- Resolution
- 400 x 240
- Quality
- WQVGA
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 145.77
- Aspect Ratio
- 5:3
- Lens
- Plastic
- Capacity
- 1700 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- None
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1
- Extra Buttons
- Hold, Reset
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- Dual 2.4 GHz Wireless Multiplayer
- Charge Port
- Mini USB
- Video Output
- AV Out
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Internal Storage
- 4 GB
- Card Support
- microSD
- Operating System
- µC/OS-II
- Custom OS Support
- OpenDingux, RetroDD
- Dimensions
- 132 mm x 57 mm x 15 mm
- Weight
- 120 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
Arcade · 1 platform
Coleco · 1 platform
Fairchild · 1 platform
NEC · 1 platform
Nintendo · 5 platforms
Other · 2 platforms
SNK · 1 platform
Sega · 3 platforms
Sinclair · 1 platform
Sony · 1 platform
Pros & Cons
Pros
- compact and lightweight design
- wide retro emulation library
- OpenDingux and RetroDD support
- wireless multiplayer
- AV out
- stereo speakers
Cons
- no analog sticks
- lags in 3D PlayStation games
- only two shoulder buttons
- Mini USB charging
- plastic screen lens
- discontinued
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Compliance & Safety
Dingoo Digital Technology Dingoo A380 — 5 marks declared by manufacturer
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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