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SJGAM M17

SJGAM · Handheld 2023 Active 5

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$35.00

SJGAM M17 is a gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by RK3126C (4-core, 1.2 GHz), 256 MB RAM. Features a 4.3" IPS LCD display (480 x 272). 1500 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

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SJGAM M17 is a gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by RK3126C (4-core, 1.2 GHz), 256 MB RAM. Features a 4.3" IPS LCD display (480 x 272). 1500 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

The SJGAM M17 is a horizontal retro handheld released in 2023, sitting in the under-$50 bracket with a reference price of around $35. It is built around the Rockchip RK3126C SoC, featuring four Cortex-A7 cores at 1.2 GHz, a Mali-400 MP2 GPU at 500 MHz and 256 MB of LPDDR3 RAM, a clearly entry-level configuration.

The platform list covers Atari systems, ColecoVision, Intellivision, the Game Boy family, NES, Sega Master System, Game Gear, Genesis / Mega Drive, PC Engine, Neo Geo, MAME, Capcom Play System 1 and 2, ScummVM, Pico-8 and MS-DOS. Most SNES games run at 60 FPS, but titles using Super FX or Mode 7 lag. Most 2D PlayStation games run fine, though not all at a full 60 FPS, while 3D titles struggle. Although Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable appear on the list, given how 3D PS1 already behaves, don't expect a smooth experience on those systems.

The 4.3-inch IPS screen has a 480 x 272 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60 Hz refresh rate and roughly 128 PPI, covered by a plastic lens. The wide format is generous for the price, though 4:3 classics will show black bars or need stretching.

For controls, the M17 offers dual analog sticks in an asymmetric layout, a cross D-pad placed low, four face buttons and vertically oriented L1, R1, L2, R2 shoulder buttons. There are dedicated volume buttons and a power switch, but no rumble. The body is plastic, and audio comes from a single rear-facing mono speaker, with a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the top edge.

The 1500 mAh battery charges via a top-facing USB-C port. The 4 GB of internal eMMC storage is complemented by a microSD slot, and brightness is adjusted through the menu.

The console runs Linux and modding is permitted, with support for alternative firmware such as EmuELEC and MinUI, letting you customise the interface and emulators.

Ideal for: newcomers to retro emulation, anyone looking for an inexpensive gift, or players who want a wide screen for 8-bit and 16-bit titles and 2D PlayStation games without expecting 3D performance.
Specs for: SJGAM M17 - Silver
Manufacturer
Rockchip
SoC
Rockchip RK3126C
Model
RK3126C
Architecture
Cortex-A7
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.2 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Mali-400 MP2
GPU Cores
2
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
256 MB
Technology
LPDDR3
Size
4.3
Technology
IPS
Resolution
480 x 272
Quality
HVGA+
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
128.30
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Lens
Plastic
Capacity
1500 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks
Stick Placement
Asymmetric
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2
Shoulder Orientation
Vertical
Extra Buttons
Volume +-
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Rear facing
Charge Port
USB-C
Charge Port Placement
Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Audio Output Placement
Top facing
Internal Storage
4 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
EmuELEC, MinUI
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 · 3 platforms

CAP Capcom Play System 1
CAP Capcom Play System 2
MAM MAME

Atari · 4 platforms

260 2600
ATA Atari 5200
780 7800
LYN Lynx

Bandai · 2 platforms

WS WS
BAN Bandai WonderSwan Color

Coleco · 1 platform

CV CV

Epoch · 1 platform

EPO Epoch Cassette Vision

Fairchild · 1 platform

FAI Fairchild Channel F

GCE · 1 platform

VEC Vectrex

Lexaloffle · 1 platform

LEX Lexaloffle Games Pico-8

Magnavox · 2 platforms

MAG Magnavox Odyssey
MAG Magnavox Odyssey 2

Mattel · 1 platform

INT INTV

Microsoft · 2 platforms

DOS DOS
MIC Microsoft MSX 2

Microsoft/ASCII · 1 platform

MSX MSX

NEC · 2 platforms

NEC NEC PC Engine SuperGrafx
PCE PCE

Nintendo · 11 platforms

NIN Nintendo Family Computer Disk System
NIN Nintendo Game & Watch
NIN Nintendo Pokémon Mini
NIN Nintendo Satellaview
GB GB
GBC GBC
NES NES
GBA GBA
SNE SNES
NDS NDS
N64 N64

Other · 5 platforms

CHI CHIP-8
DAP Daphne
SCU ScummVM
TIC TIC-80
Z-M Z-Machine

SNK · 3 platforms

NG NG
SNK SNK Neo Geo Pocket
NGP NGPC

Sega · 4 platforms

GG GG
SMS SMS
SEG Sega SG-1000
MD MD

Sharp · 1 platform

SHA Sharp X1

Sinclair · 2 platforms

ZXS ZXS
SIN Sinclair ZX81

Sony · 2 platforms

PS1 PS1
PSP PSP

Watara · 1 platform

WAT Watara Supervision

Welback · 2 platforms

WEL Welback Holdings Cougar Boy
WEL Welback Holdings Mega Duck WG-108

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • low cost
  • big 16:9 screen

Cons

  • poor build quality

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