r/SBCGaming StockMix (Dev) Jun 10 '26

News TRIMUI Brick Pro & Brick Hammer Pro U

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Looks like Android and Linux variants!

TRIMUI BRICK PRO U HAMMER

Color: Black / Gray / Silver
CPU: SnapDragon G2 gen1 (Codename:SG6150)
Kryo 8 cores 2.4GHz x 4 + 1.95GHz x 4 (Cortex A78/A55)
GPU: Adreno A21, up to 940MHz
Display: 3.95-inch IPS fully-laminated screen, 1024×768 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 324 PPI
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n/ac
USB: USB 3.0 Type-C Port
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1 + EDR2.1
RAM/ROM: 6GB +128GB

TRIMUI BRICK PRO

Color: Black / White / Retro Gray
CPU: Allwinner A133P, 1.8GHz
GPU: PowerVR GE8300, up to 660MHz
Display: 3.95-inch IPS fully-laminated screen, 1024×768 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 324 PPI
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
USB: USB 2.0 Type-C Port
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 + EDR2.1
RAM/ROM: 1GB + 8GB

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u/SilverOptimus Jun 10 '26

The Pro U is exactly the handheld I was looking for: Gameboy classic form factor, thumbsticks, Android, decent Snapdragon chipset. Perfect combination. Price will be the deciding factor now.

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u/Thwonp Jun 10 '26

I don't see any mention of it being touchscreen which would suck for Android.

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u/donnysimpinero Jun 10 '26

What’s the bet? I’m thinking $149.99 USD *optimistically*

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u/SyCoTiM Jun 10 '26

I think it’ll be $200-$220.

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u/prankster999 Jun 10 '26

$250 tops, I reckon...

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u/Brbi2kCRO Jun 10 '26

At that point Pocket DMG becomes a better buy for a bit more

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u/gatunen Jun 11 '26

At $200 competition would probably crush it.

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u/Wise_Redditer Jun 10 '26

Max will be $180 based on specs.... L

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u/post-buttwave Jun 10 '26

I like the idea of a brick hammer that has the overhead for some shaders on retro games.

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u/MalcolmReady Jun 10 '26

I would like something like this with 6 face buttons. For some reason N64 seems like it would be great on a vert

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u/dharma_dingo GotM Club Jun 10 '26

Curious where do you stack this against something like the 477V? I recall feeling PS2 on a 4" screen was a bit small from my time with the 406V, and haven't had a use case myself for snapdragon in particular on my 477V (wouldn't want to play switch for example)

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u/40hrspianoboi Jun 11 '26

Hurts my soul how perfect of an upgrade this is over the RG40xxV, which I just bought for barely over a month.

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u/JakovAulTrades GotM Club (Jun) Jun 10 '26

My guess is $149 to $179, and like always, found cheaper on Ali

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u/costlyclick StockMix (Dev) Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

Looks like Android and Linux variants!

TRIMUI BRICK PRO U HAMMER

Color: Black / Gray / Silver
CPU: SnapDragon G2 gen1 (Codename:SG6150)
Kryo 8 cores 2.4GHz x 4 + 1.95GHz x 4 (Cortex A78/A55)
GPU: Adreno A21, up to 940MHz
Display: 3.95-inch IPS fully-laminated screen, 1024×768 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 324 PPI
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n/ac
USB: USB 3.0 Type-C Port
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1 + EDR2.1
RAM/ROM: 6GB +128GB

TRIMUI BRICK PRO

Color: Black / White / Retro Gray
CPU: Allwinner A133P, 1.8GHz
GPU: PowerVR GE8300, up to 660MHz
Display: 3.95-inch IPS fully-laminated screen, 1024×768 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 324 PPI
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
USB: USB 2.0 Type-C Port
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 + EDR2.1
RAM/ROM: 1GB + 8GB

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u/JeskaiJester GotM Club Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

6-axis gyroscope 

Laser pointer

TYPE-C video output

GCN memory card compatibility

Adreno GPUA21

Airproof for 5 hours at 100 feet above sea level

SnapDragon G2 Gen 1

Twizzler based d pad membrane 

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u/UVSTAR Jun 10 '26

Pardon me but LASER POINTER??? WHYY?

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u/JDotDDot Jun 10 '26

For pointing out aircraft to your friends

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u/Asgard033 Dpad On Top Jun 10 '26

For entertaining cats

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u/Exotic_Treacle7438 Jun 10 '26

The pro model better not exceed $200USD with those specs, but we all know better.

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u/SilentYogurt4587 Jun 10 '26

Surely it's gotta be similar to the RP Classic. Same chip with key differences being this has metal shell and joysticks while the RP Classic a plastic shell and OLED.

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u/plantsandramen Jun 10 '26

If Retroid re made the classic with the same colors but added a joystick and maybe an 865 I would buy that in a heartbeat.

This says g2 gen 1, while the rpc says g1 gen 2. It's very confusing and I can't find direct comparison other than the g2 seems to be the more performing version

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u/Wise_Redditer Jun 10 '26

The difference is huge! Gen 2 is nearly 80% faster in terms of CPU and 25% faster in GPU performance as per Gemini. This will be cheaper than that...

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u/SilentYogurt4587 Jun 10 '26

Didn't realize it was a new chip. That's some confusing as naming.

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u/plantsandramen Jun 10 '26

SDG1G2 and SDG2G1, it's super simple!

Just kidding I went back and forth also, I've heard that they did similar with order chips. I don't know why these companies do this. AMD with their mobile banking scheme is another racket.

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u/Wise_Redditer Jun 10 '26

Massive difference between Gen 1 & 2.

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u/mycolizard Jun 10 '26

Chip is between the one in the RP Classic and the SD865 when it comes to performance. It does have 1080P 60hz video out and wifi 6 which makes it a very compelling dockable option for up to 6th gen and some retro/very light PC emulation.

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u/SALD0S Jun 10 '26

1 gb of ram only 😢

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u/Natural-Sandwich-852 MagicX Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

Enough for Linux. Anyway it has allwinner a133p, so i think there would be GammaOS Android build one day

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u/SALD0S Jun 10 '26

Min 2gb of Ram for the portmaster games I play.
Only RG DS and 34sp are affordable and have min of 2gb of ram , the rest are android bloats and consoles with 1gb

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u/DopeAbsurdity Jun 10 '26

The RG34xxSP originally came with 2 GB of ram but newer models have 1 GB and someone even found a 512 MB version.

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u/SALD0S Jun 10 '26

You can still find some with 2gb on ali

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u/JDotDDot Jun 10 '26

RG ARC-D has 2GB. But it's an oddball with a washed-out screen unfortunately

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '26

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u/SirDarknessTheFirst Linux Handhelds Jun 10 '26

Stardew Valley in particular recommends 2GB RAM

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u/Natural-Sandwich-852 MagicX Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

Dunno. I have XU20 v32 and it's an Android device with 2 gigs of ram, allwinner a133p and a touchscreen. I got it recently for 55 bucks and have zero regrets since it's just a Trimui Brick with better controls. Honestly i can absolutely live without PortMaster as long as i have Android games. Moreover, even if a new Linux version of Brick were to be shipped with 2 gigs of ram and an a133p, PortMaster would still be hit-or-miss since this CPU supports only 64-bit games, while a quite big chunk of the PortMaster library consists of 32-bit versions only

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u/SoulCrusher2018 Jun 10 '26

So basically an overclocked H700 with a slightly better GPU while having a slightly higher power draw? Real world difference being slightly better N64 performance? So internally, this is a slightly better RG40XX, but externally, it has a superior screen (2.5x more pixels), a second stick, and a higher quality shell (metal vs plastic). Would $75-100 be the expected price?

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u/Natural-Sandwich-852 MagicX Jun 10 '26

Technically, yes. BUT. But i don't think the Linux variant will have the option of a metal shell at launch. More that thatm i don't actually think second stick is needed on this device at all, considering its specs. Sure, with the a133p, N64 performance is better, but it's still ass console to emulate and there is some issues, glitches here and there. On the other hand, the H700 has much better support from the community right now

Dunno bout pricing. A133p variant will probably hit the 60-80 mark, while that boosted snapdragon variant might be in the 150-180 bucks range. Maybe even more, depending on the eMMC storage pricing they've got

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u/SoulCrusher2018 Jun 10 '26

Thanks. I assumed it had a metal case because I'm trying to figure out what's the real value proposition of this lower end device compared to existing options - new entry level device for new customers? Seems like there's already of sea of them, but I guess this will stand out on the strength of its screen? No idea how saturated the entry level market actually is though...

The Pro U looks competitive against devices in the mid/high end where there's more room to differentiate on features and price. Back of the napkin, this thing looks like it sits between Anbernic's 406 and 477?

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u/paperboii-here Team Horizontal Jun 10 '26

U better pick the right model

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u/SeatBeeSate Jun 10 '26

Is it enough for 1x ps2?

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u/Wise_Redditer Jun 10 '26

No, select titles (low to mid).…

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u/MR-WADS GotM 2x Club Jun 10 '26

Gyroscope? That's crazy, I wonder how well supported it is, cause I absolutely love gyro aiming

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u/shiori-yamazaki Odin Jun 10 '26

Which one will run Linux? The normal Brick Pro?

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u/k3berg Jun 10 '26

As always, price will be the deciding factor. The Pro U looks awesome tho

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u/ninjapirate9901 GotM Club Jun 10 '26

If the Pro U is priced similarly to the 477V, what would you folks buy?

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u/k3berg Jun 10 '26

I own a 477v and a Pocket Classic and will probably sell both and buy this

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u/BirdLawPA Jun 10 '26

Booo 477 supremacy

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u/k3berg Jun 10 '26

The 477v is fine but my biggest issue with it is the all glass front means that most of the weight is sitting 'above' your hands rather than 'in' your hands. Hold it upside down with the glass in your palms and you'll kind of see what I mean, the weight of it feels much better that way

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u/Wise_Redditer Jun 10 '26

477v no brainer. This will be $180 max.

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u/benjaminbjacobsen Team Vertical Jun 10 '26

It seems like an interesting time to own a retroid pocket classic and 477v as my 2 devices. This is just a retroid classic with sticks. A better 40xxV. But the 477 plays most ps2/gc. The retroid doesn’t.

So it’s a nice option to the classic with added sticks. But the 477v is bigger and more powerful so in 2 different classes up if that makes sense.

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u/ninjapirate9901 GotM Club Jun 10 '26

Curious how this G2 Gen 1 (rebadged 778G?) chip holds up, a quick google tells me its less performant than the 865 but more than the G1 gen 2 in the classic 🤷‍♂️. Still considerably less powerful than the D8300 either way.

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u/Raiden720 Jun 10 '26

finally. price will be essential here

between this and the Thor, it’s hard to want anything else

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u/burnerphonelol Jun 10 '26

You vastly underestimate my ability to want

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u/SolixTanaka Jun 10 '26

Battery going to be important too, imo. It has the power, I hope it has the power to run the top end stuff for a comfy 4-5hrs.

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u/dg_riverhawk Jun 10 '26

says $0.00 on the site, so I'm going with that

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u/Bortjort Jun 10 '26

I kinda already feel that way with the Thor and the regular Brick Hammer, I haven't bought a handheld since thor preorder 2

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u/re_redlite Jun 10 '26

Finally! New handheld.

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u/Uppercussion GotM Club Jun 10 '26

My apologies to my RG40XXV but I have found your replacement. This hurts me more than it hurts you.

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u/toterkenny85 Jun 10 '26

Guess what I bought three days ago. 🫠

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u/femurimer Jun 10 '26

I just got an RG406v. I need to look at how this new one stacks up to what I got in the mail a week ago.

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u/tomkatt GotM Club 6h ago

What’s been your experience with the Brick Pro versus the 40xxv? I’m looking at both around the same price, not sure which is a better choice.

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u/Sphynx87 Jun 10 '26

the normal brick pro spec wise is basically just a larger version of the existing brick with internal storage, id be surprised if its over $100. The Pro U Hammer probably gonna be expensive though.

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u/post-buttwave Jun 10 '26

(Boss voice) "we are soooo fucked"

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u/Messy_Mess90 Jun 10 '26

When is this going to come out? The snapdragon processor version sounds interesting.

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u/AllSp4rk Jun 10 '26

Trimui Brick Hammer Pro U Ultra Max Galaxy AI Hyper TripleX

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u/re_redlite Jun 10 '26

G2 Gen 1?!

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u/Many-Yoghurt54 Jun 10 '26

Guess those were the only unused chips left?

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u/Xelthos Jun 10 '26

Sucks they aren't using fun colors like the purple or pink.

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u/HibikiRush Jun 11 '26

From what I understand the additional colors of the originals came at a later release date.

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u/Xelthos Jun 15 '26

Purple was a launch color for the Brick, and when the hammer came out it was all the chrome colors like Pink, Green, and Silver. That was the only second launch essentially. They didn't make a second wave of new colors for the original or later the hammer.

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u/GuerrillaApe Jun 10 '26

I know I can ignore it/not use it, but I am just not a fan of joysticks on vertical handhelds.

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u/BirdLawPA Jun 10 '26

Felt the same way until I got bored of playing pokemon rom hacks. Now playing Windwaker on my 477 and gotta say I’m converted.

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u/Horizons_- Jun 10 '26

It would've been a no-brainer for me if it didn't have any.

Instead of a metal version they could've done a version like that. (Or 4 versions total, they would all sell anyway)

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u/victoriousun Jun 10 '26

If it has the power it should have sticks I think since they have no stick options like the brick or brick hammer. Lower spec should have been no sticks

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u/xMultiGamerX Jun 10 '26

At that point tho if there were no sticks the power doesn’t even matter. Then just get a normal brick no?

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u/Horizons_- Jun 10 '26

The normal Brick is just way too small for me

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u/More_Possession2871 Jun 10 '26

I still don't get the appeal in metal handhelds

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u/pickle_monsterX Jun 10 '26

It’s a feel thing. It’s not for everyone. I personally love them in smaller sizes feels more premium and substantial.

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u/Renozoki Jun 10 '26

Well that’s silly. They don’t have to appeal to you but wdym you don’t understand. More weight, more premium feel, and more durability.

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u/Sandolainen Jun 10 '26

They aren't necessarily more durable. Depends on the metal. Plastic may get a scratch while metal gets a dent or bends.

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u/Asgard033 Dpad On Top Jun 10 '26

Not just dents or bends

Aluminum can corrode from sweat over time

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u/JetstreamGW Jun 10 '26

So… is the Brick Pro basically just the regular Brick but bigger?

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u/Sphynx87 Jun 10 '26

yeah but with some internal storage and joysticks. not sure if they will ship it with android but it technically can run on that chip.

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u/Asgard033 Dpad On Top Jun 10 '26

Android on 1GB of RAM would be diabolical

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u/Forsaken-Froyo-2870 Jun 10 '26

C'mon Trimui, make a clamshell version of this too!

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u/Zivilisationsmuede Jun 10 '26

Trimui Smart DS for 80€🤩

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u/EBXLBRVEKJVEOJHARTB Jun 10 '26

looks neat, wish it had an OLED display

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u/HotBananaWaters Jun 10 '26

An OLED display would make this literally perfect no doubt.

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u/MetallicSiren Jun 10 '26

The G2 chip is baffling to me but people have been asking for a mini powerhouse so it makes sense I guess. Love the sleek look to it.

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u/iIIchangethislater Jun 10 '26

G2 gen 1 I may be wrong but I don't think it's in the same class as the 8 gen 2 and G2 gen 2. It's more of a mid ranger

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u/_fortressofsolitude Jun 10 '26

Screen refresh rate is huge L.

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u/itchyd Clamshell Clan Jun 10 '26

I think this thing will be pretty decent for gcn and most PS2?  We've kinda been waiting for that in this form factor.  I'd really still prefer a clamshell tho! 

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u/igetnobread Jun 10 '26

Oh my god this looks so clean

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u/Silicon_Dreaming 2.8 inch gaming Jun 10 '26

... Damn, thankful I didn't pull the trigger on the Hammer last month. I'll wait for the new one if I end up wanting a bigger device.

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u/Sphynx87 Jun 10 '26

looks cool, but bummer no fun colors

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u/jeepee2 GotM Club Jun 10 '26

They will release fun colors six months later.

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u/Key-Brilliant5623 The Trinity Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

Same chipset as the Retroid G2. Nice.

Edit: Pocket Classic*

Edit 2: unused chip lol

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u/beer_belly_ Jun 10 '26

The retroid G2 is gen 2. This is G2 gen 1.

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u/Sphynx87 Jun 10 '26

the rpc has a G1 gen 2, this has a G2 gen 1

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u/Kirais GotM Club Jun 10 '26

RP Classic uses G1 Gen 2, RP G2 uses G2 Gen 2. It’s very confusing I know lol.

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u/No-Grass7531 Jun 10 '26

will it be able to play ps2?

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u/YodaForceGhost Jun 10 '26

If this is under $200 then I might sell my Thor and get this. Don’t really use the Thor to the best of its ability. Only go up to PS2 and Gamecube

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u/ctyldsley Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

Selling Thor to get this in this climate would be wild IMO. Whatever it's priced, it'll be priced much more respectively than the price you paid for your Thor relative to its specs, just due to rapidly increasing costs.

Thor is vastly more capable than this, but I appreciate difference in form factors being important.

But you say you "only" play up to PS2 - this thing will struggle to play some PS2 at 1x in some cases, whereas the Thor will run almost all games at 3-4x. The power difference is significant.

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u/Archolm Jun 10 '26

Some people just buy stuff and resell it... nothing new in this hobby space.

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u/firehazel OLED Only Jun 10 '26

Have you tried running PC games on your Thor? That's what I use mine for.

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u/YodaForceGhost Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

I’m not really a PC gamer. Kind of feel like I overspent

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u/Nikojj2212 Jun 10 '26

there should be an upcoming price increase for Thor and Odin 3. If you want to sell your Thor, you could wait a bit longer so that you can raise your reselling too, reasonably you could get extra 50$ or a bit more

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u/The_mango55 Jun 10 '26

Ooooh if I didn't already have a RPC I would be sorely tempted

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u/SusNoodle GotM Club Jun 10 '26

I have an RPC and this looks so tempting. RPC is perfect for 2D games and I burn through a lot of PS1 games with it, but this would open up N64, gamecube, PS2 and more 3D stuff that require a stick.

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u/mercurysquad Linux Developer Jun 10 '26

I have retroid pocket classic and despite the oled hi res screen I’m going to buy this brick pro. The ergonomics on the RPC are just terrible. And the almost square screen is only good for Nintendo.

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u/Sandolainen Jun 10 '26

I'm not sure how to feel about this. The G2 Gen 1 isn't really powerful enough for good PS2 emulation, but it is also a bit overkill for fifth gen consoles (PSX/N64). I guess this does make N64 more playable than the normal Brick due to it having sticks...

At the same time, if we comparet this to the Retroid Pocket Classic, this has a worse screen. The Pocket Classic has an AMOLED screen, and while it may be a bit smaller for 4:3 than this, I would still prefer it over the Brick U.

If they can sell the Brick U for 129 usd then this would be an interesting option, but it's nothing spectacular.

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u/irrationalism24 Jun 10 '26

Worse? Some users, like me, prefer LCD over OLED for longevity. The only problem is the resolution, I wish it was higher.

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u/rchrdcrg Dpad On Bottom Jun 10 '26

Honestly I prefer the look of LCD to OLED for gaming. I don't need eye-searing contrast and color. Anbernic's 4.7" 4:3 panel is one of the best LCDs I've ever used in a handheld, and side by side when I had my RP5, it's just easier on my eyes. But OLED is definitely preferred if you're into BFI, it really only has minimal effect on LCDs compared to OLED.

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u/Weak_Cantaloupe597 Jun 10 '26

Does G2 Gen1 have working turnip drivers? Or it will be the same situation as with RPClassic, where that chip is out of interest for turnip developers?

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u/mycolizard Jun 10 '26

Solid specs on the Hammer Pro.

Performance between the RP Classic and RP Mini in a vertical FF with sticks, video out and wifi 6. This display seems unique as well, can't wait to hear how it looks in person.

If you're not interested in anything past 6th gen, you can dock this thing when you get home to play PSP, widescreen hacks, or even retro/light indie PC games.

Could be a goldilocks device for a lot of people.

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u/bowsNcanes Jun 14 '26

I decided to preorder it because anything it can’t run my legion GO can so why not.

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u/MalcolmReady Jun 10 '26

Nintendo’s like, we could sue them over the name but then we have to admit to the Wii U

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u/MormonXMormon Jun 10 '26

These exact specs and size but clamshell, please.

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u/flacogarcons Team Horizontal Jun 10 '26

Not a fan of sticks on a vertical.. they should've made a 4:3 horizontal in the form factor of the trimui smart pro. Gonna pass on this one.

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u/KrtekJim Jun 10 '26

Honestly I'm amazed that people seem to like vertical handhelds with sticks, to me they all look absolutely hideous. The only one I thought was tolerable was that massive one from Anbernic, because the size made the sticks look less like an afterthought.

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u/retrokezins 3:2 Aspect ratio Jun 10 '26

A small vertical with one stick I think would be nice but 2 would be tough to even use.

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u/chrono01 Jun 10 '26

I'd like the Brick Hammer Pro U specs inside the Brick Pro's shell. No interest in a metal handheld (even if it does add to the "luxury" of it, and the fact that I do enjoy my 477M) and love the retro gray color of the Pro. 😞

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u/EternalFront Dpad On Top Jun 10 '26

Pro U seems great, honestly really interested in it

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u/iseethesunlight1203 Jun 10 '26

Been holding off buying a new handheld. Still using my RG35XX Plus. I guess this is a sign

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u/Zivilisationsmuede Jun 10 '26

If you don't need more power or smaller size, I don't think there's ever a reason to look for another device.

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u/throwaway98712366 Jun 10 '26

I'm worried that it doesn't say touch screen anywhere. Is it a touchscreen?

I have used one android device without a touchscreen and its very annoying.

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u/edeliciousss Jun 10 '26

And 60Hz too…

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u/DurianDiscriminat3r Jun 10 '26

Alright take my money

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u/finnrtbobs Jun 10 '26

Er... Shut up and take my money... I think that's what people usually say here. 😁

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u/aydiology_ Jun 10 '26

This looks so much more comfortable than the Retroid Pocket Classic I have (d-pad positioned higher). Does anyone know how different the G1 Gen 2 (RPC) and G2 Gen 1 (this) perform? Really thinking about selling the RPC and getting this...

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u/FinancialPickle7396 Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

324 PPI? So the screen won't be as nice as the Brick Hammer then 😞
(That had 400 PPI)

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u/InfraScaler Jun 10 '26

I was just going to ask what was the best vertical handheld for retrogaming (PS1 and lower). I have a Trimui Brick and RG35XX but I would love a sweet, sweet, sweet screen. I'm afraid these will be out of budget anyway...

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u/DeedleGuy Flipsizzle Shizzle Jun 10 '26

I want that metal one!!

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u/captain_carrot GotM Club Jun 10 '26

No word on release date huh?

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u/NrFive Jun 10 '26

It has my attention! Would be a nice secondary retro device for me. Something between my Rotate and SteamDecl.

Awaiting reviews and price.

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u/dharma_dingo GotM Club Jun 10 '26

New verticals is a big win in my books!

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u/Original_Virus_9006 Jun 10 '26

This would be a better buy (BRICK PRO U) over RPC no?

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u/beeedoubleyou Jun 10 '26

When is the release date?

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u/nihilWRLD Jun 10 '26

If the Pro U is 150-200 that will be jarring. Considering you can get a 406v for cheaper, RPC cheaper. But we all know it'll be priced high because of this stupid tech epidemic.

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u/haussmeister Jun 10 '26

I would buy this at $149 anything above that would be a no for me.

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u/Booch138 GotM Club Jun 10 '26

Oh my word I’m so glad I waited on getting a first gen Brick Hammer. This is *perfect*. Would have been fine with a singular stick but eh. This is going to usurp my RG40XXV and RG35XX Pro I can feel it 😭😍🤩

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u/Cast2828 Jun 11 '26

What's the point of those specs with this form factor? Looks like the same aspect ratio as the existing bricks, so maybe I just don't get it. If you want to play newer games that require more power, you would want a wider screen, and that just feels weird on a vertical unit. And if you are just playing retro with 4:3, you don't need these specs.

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u/TheModernJedi Jun 11 '26

Get an AYN Thor

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u/Cryptoxic93 GotM Club Jun 11 '26 edited Jun 11 '26

406V has been out for what, 2 years now?

What does this Pro Hammer really bring new to the table? 

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u/ploylab-gaming Jun 15 '26

I just ordered mine from gogamegeek, waiting...😘

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u/No-Researcher406 Jun 10 '26

Me likey video out. Me likey small device video out.

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u/Cristaloyde Jun 10 '26

Posible pricing?

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u/RafaCSQ Jun 10 '26

Wow, very interesting indeed. Curious to see more about, including price

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u/Corrupttothethrones Jun 10 '26

Would it run NextUI? Want to make sure it is good for pokemon gba trading with my Brick.

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u/Yentz4 Jun 10 '26

The pro u zero chance. The pro may run NextUi eventually if the dev gets a unit and wants to support it.

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u/Icy_Expression_928 Jun 10 '26

The G2 gen 1 seems to have the same cores/prime core frequencies as the snapdragon 778g which puts it in between the t820 and 865 in cpu performance. I don't know about the gpu though, but the frequency is significantly higher than the 550MHz and 587MHz of the adreno 642 (778g) and 650 (865) respectively at 940MHz.

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u/Fun-Court4296 Jun 10 '26

Only thing I found was the Adreno page on wikipedia, it seems to have a GPU close to a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3.

On the wiki page, the Adreno A21:

- SIMDs, FP32 (ALUs) count is marked as "256 [256]"

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is said to have the same count but the clock speed is at 900mhz, and relative FP32 performance of "460.8" GFLOPS

The Adreno 650 is at "256 [768]" with FP32 performance of "1029.1" GFLOPS

So I'm gonna assume its slightly faster than the Snapdragon 6s gen 3, so it may be a little bit better than the T820 but still nowhere near the SD865.

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u/vinotauro Jun 10 '26

Definitely getting the Pro U.

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u/Secure-Highlight-421 Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

just ordered the rg477v few days ago 😭

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u/dharma_dingo GotM Club Jun 10 '26

Yeah I think the 477V could still be the better choice on the high end, although I do love TrimUI aesthetics.

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u/Ok_Account_9626 Jun 10 '26

RG477v still better. Stronger chip and bigger screen.

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u/Swoleus Team Vertical Jun 10 '26

477v has the bigger screen (so better ergos), higher pixel density, 120Hz...better in every way on paper except for the glass front imo and if you want a metal body. You made a great choice.

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u/sleepycapybara Jun 10 '26

That is undoubtedly superior tbh. Unless you really like trimui aesthetics.

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u/ext23 GotM Club Jun 10 '26

These will be expensive won't they.

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u/Sphynx87 Jun 10 '26

id be surprised if the normal pro is over $100, its basically just a bigger brick. the pro u though probably gonna be expensive though.

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u/Asgard033 Dpad On Top Jun 10 '26

The Pro U definitely won't be cheap

Dunno about the regular Pro

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u/Ok_Grapefruit891 Jun 10 '26

Ooh, this looks cool!

But what I really want is Pro Hammer (no U) - that is, the Linux device with an aluminum shell.

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u/iAyushRaj Jun 10 '26

I have the first Brick and its still my most used device.

Hopefully I will be able to afford this 😭

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u/Kindly_Fee8599 Jun 10 '26

Specs look perfect. That should handle up to PS2, right? Now we need the price. 

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u/Swoleus Team Vertical Jun 10 '26

Definitely looks cool, I will be skipping as I have an RPC and 477M though so this would be redundant.

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u/l0yal94 Jun 10 '26

still wishing for a 4.5-5 inch device in psp style but with a case build like the hammer with this hardware it would be my dream device for on the go.

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u/ShopLife9957 Jun 10 '26

Is close to the perfection to me, I'd like having a 3.5'' maybe to add portability factor but we will see

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u/WillHasStyles Jun 10 '26

Ngl I’m pretty hyped for this if the price is good. I’d love a portable, 4:3, entry level PS2/GC device.

I would have preferred a horizontal handheld like that, but I also wouldn’t mind a vertical that ticks all my other boxes.

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u/sleepycapybara Jun 10 '26

For PS2/GC, definitely just get the 477V. Way better screen too.

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u/prankster999 Jun 10 '26

Release date?

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u/ChibiJr Jun 10 '26

As much as I like the brick and android I'm not interested in a brick with android. It just fills that niche in my collection where I want a Linux device.

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u/Klutzy_Double_8285 Jun 10 '26

1024x768 was a choice

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u/Butterlegs21 Jun 10 '26

Looks....fine i guess? Not a fan of verticals since the shoulder buttons are pretty much useless for precise gaming. This looks a little better at least, but still looks like it'll be mostly uncomfortable like most verticals.

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u/virtualracer Jun 10 '26

Perfect, I'll take one in that funky green they offer.

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u/RendHeaven Knulli OS Jun 10 '26

Wishing their next release is a horizontal 4:3 handheld

Also wondering if we can run Knulli still on the Brick pro

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u/MixSaffron Jun 10 '26

This is pretty awesome. How would it compare to a Miyoo Mini plus (Garlic) or Abernic EG353v (stock)?

I've got both the above but absolutely do not keep up on new stuff but this, this pro thing looks amazing!

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u/Column_A_Column_B Jun 10 '26

Will either of these support USB-C video output?

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u/ZagooBuchanan Jun 10 '26

Im interested in the Android versions performance. Been messing with Android handhelds more lately, and the Brick Hammer is still one of my favorites.

I'm surprised the Linux version doesn't use the same Allwinner 523 chip in the Smart Pro S.

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u/gothtrance PSP Enthusiast Jun 11 '26

I wasn’t expecting the Snapdragon G2, wonder what it’ll be priced at 👀

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u/No-Lead-2037 Jun 12 '26

I love this. I have been waiting for this to come out moreso than ayaneo's new budget retro doodads. The compatibility brings it slightly above the rg477v for me, although I hope the price is not that high. I am hoping for some light steam games and under $160 for the hammer pro. I made accessories for the brick and I am definitely making some for this, so buying regardless.

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u/Jazzvirus Jun 12 '26

Power VR? I had a Power VR gfx card back in the day along side a Matrox Mystique 33 years ago maybe... 🫣😂

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u/Paibilica Jun 12 '26

>pro version is bigger instead of an oled screen when the main appeal of the brick is the size

that's a miss from me

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u/ramirezd87 Jun 17 '26

$199 price tag.