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CPU1 field
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | STM32F7 ARM Cortex-M7 at 180 MHz. | Qualcomm QCS6125 (11 nm); Octa-core (4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | No | — |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | No | — |
| Compute Power | Not applicable (microcontroller). | — |
| Graphics Engine | Software-rendered 1-bit graphics. | Adreno 610 @ 950MHz |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 2.7-inch 1-bit memory LCD at 400 × 240 (no backlight). | 5.5 inches (main), 4.2 inches (secondary) Dual TFT, 1920 x 1080 pixels (main), 1280 x 960 pixels (secondary) |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 50 fps. | 60Hz |
| VRR & HDR | No | — |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 18 April 2022 (first shipments) | Release date not confirmed |
| Status | Available | Announced |
BODY2 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 158 x 95 x 23.2 mm |
| Weight | — | 372 g |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 16 MB RAM. | 4GB, 6GB |
SOUND1 field
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | — | 3.5mm jack: Yes |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Hardware present but not enabled. | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| HDMI | None (handheld screen only). | — |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB-C for charging and sideloading. | USB 3.1 Type-C |
| WLAN | 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi for game downloads. | Wi-Fi 5 |
BATTERY2 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 6000 mAh |
| Charging Type | — | 18W |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $149 (4GB+64GB), $169 (6GB+128GB) (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦251,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦208,600 (Stored estimate) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | Not expandable. | microSD |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB flash. | 64GB, 128GB; 4GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Built-in D-pad, two face buttons and a fold-out hand crank used as a controller. | Dual Hall effect sticks, D-pad, digital L2/R2 triggers |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | Playdate | Pocket Duo Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Playdate Season games (24 titles delivered over 12 weeks) plus Catalog store and sideloaded games. | Android 15 |
| Game Boost | No | Cooling: Active cooling |