Experimental Pi PiBoy CM4x
Experimental Pi PiBoy CM4x is a gaming handheld launched in 2023. Runs RetroPie (Linux).
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Experimental Pi PiBoy CM4x is a gaming handheld launched in 2023. Runs RetroPie (Linux).
The 4-inch IPS screen has a 720 x 720 resolution and a density of around 254 ppi, delivering a sharp, detailed image. The square 1:1 aspect ratio is unusual, so most games will be shown with black borders. The panel is protected by tempered glass.
On the controls side, the PiBoy CM4x offers symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 clicks, an upper-placed cross D-pad, four face buttons and four horizontal shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2). A dedicated Menu button handles volume and brightness. There is no rumble.
The battery is rated at 4500 mAh and charges over USB-C. For demanding sessions, the console relies on a cooling system with a heatsink, fan and ventilation cutouts. Connectivity includes WiFi and Bluetooth, and the bottom edge houses the charging port, the Mini HDMI video output and the 3.5mm headphone jack. Dual stereo speakers face the front.
On the software side, the console runs Linux and supports RetroPie, one of the best-known emulation front-ends. Storage is handled by microSD card, making it easy to swap operating systems, configurations and game libraries.
Ideal for: Raspberry Pi and retro emulation enthusiasts who value an open RetroPie-based platform, full dual-stick controls, active cooling and the ability to connect the console to a TV via Mini HDMI.
- Manufacturer
- Broadcom
- SoC
- Broadcom BCM2711
- Model
- BCM2711
- Architecture
- Cortex-A72
- Cores
- 4
- Frequency
- 1.5 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Broadcom VideoCore VI
- Capacity
- 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB / 8 GB
- Size
- 4.0
- Technology
- IPS
- Resolution
- 720 x 720
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 254.56
- Aspect Ratio
- 1:1
- Lens
- Tempered Glass
- Capacity
- 4500 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Horizontal
- Extra Buttons
- Menu
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth
- Charge Port
- USB-C
- Charge Port Placement
- Bottom facing
- Video Output
- Mini HDMI
- Video Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Bottom facing
- Card Support
- microSD
- Operating System
- Linux
- Custom OS Support
- RetroPie
- Cooling
- Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- four shoulder buttons
- sharp 720x720 IPS screen
- active fan cooling
- Mini HDMI video output
- RAM options up to 8 GB
Cons
- no rumble
- square 1:1 screen letterboxes most games
- volume and brightness only via menu
- all ports on the bottom edge
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