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Miyoo Mini Plus

Miyoo · Released Apr 2023 · Mini Series

The pocket-sized icon of budget retro gaming: a charming, sub-$60 handheld with a superb 4:3 screen and the beloved OnionOS firmware.

8.2
out of 10
$55
Launch price $65
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Pros

  • +Incredibly pocketable and lightweight
  • +OnionOS custom firmware is fantastic and easy
  • +Lovely 3.5" 4:3 IPS screen
  • +Extremely cheap

Cons

  • Tops out around PS1
  • No analogue sticks
  • No Bluetooth

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
SNESFull speed
Sega GenesisFull speed
PlayStation 1Playable
Nintendo 64Not supported
PlayStation PortableNot supported

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
SigmaStar SSD202D
CPU
Dual-core ARM Cortex-A7, 1.2GHz
GPU
Integrated (software rendering)
RAM
128MB DDR3
Storage
64GB microSD
Weight
122 g
Dimensions
104 x 76 x 15 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
3.5″
Resolution
640x480
Panel
IPS LCD
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
3000 mAh
Real-world life
~7 hours
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4 (2.4GHz)
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
0
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Miyoo stock (Linux)

Custom firmware

Our verdict

Value9.5
Build7.8
Screen8.3
Performance5.5

The Miyoo Mini Plus became a cult classic for good reason. It slips into a pocket, costs almost nothing, and pairs a lovely 3.5-inch 4:3 IPS display with the outstanding OnionOS custom firmware. It is purely a sprite-era machine — GBA, SNES, Genesis and lighter PS1 titles are the ceiling — but as an everyday carry for classic 2D gaming it remains an easy recommendation.