This console features a 7-inch touchscreen LCD and is powered by the Sipeed LM4A module with the T-Head TH1520 processor, which has four XuanTie C910 cores. The chip, based on the open-source RISC-V architecture, is paired with 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of eMMC storage. The chipset is also equipped with an Imagination Technologies BXM-4-64 GPU and an NPU, supporting AI performance up to 4 TOPS.
A unique feature of the Pocket 4A is its detachable Joy-Con-style controllers on either side of the console. While not offering extensive gaming capabilities, the Lichee Pocket 4A marks a step towards emulation of games for RISC-V-based systems, potentially leading to more game development for RISC-V platforms in the future.
The console supports Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.4, and includes one USB 2.0 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and a microSD card slot. A 5-megapixel camera on the front panel is paired with a microphone and stereo speaker.
The Lichee Pocket 4A supports both Debian Linux and Android. The device is available for pre-order on the official website. This release represents an exciting development in the world of open-source hardware and could be a harbinger for more RISC-V-based consumer electronics in the future.
The Lichee Pocket 4A is a portable gaming console developed by the Chinese company Sipeed. This device stands out as one of the first handheld gaming devices based on the RISC-V open-source instruction set architecture (ISA). Here are its detailed specifications:
- Display and Design:
- Features a 7-inch LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels.
- The casing is made of plastic and aluminum, offering a durable and lightweight design.
- The device includes detachable controllers with a clear acrylic design and a capacitive touch screen that can be used without the controllers.
- The entire unit, including the controllers, measures 25x11x3 cm and weighs approximately 630 grams.
- Processor and Memory:
- Powered by the Alibaba TH1520 processor, a 12nm chip featuring four C910 cores based on the RISC-V architecture.
- Offers memory options of 8 GB or 16 GB LPDDR4X RAM.
- Storage options include 32 GB or 128 GB of eMMC storage.
- Connectivity and Ports:
- Supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity.
- Includes one Gigabit Ethernet port for wired internet connections.
- Features two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 Type-C port, and a microSD card slot for additional connectivity and storage options.
- Additional Features:
- Equipped with a 5MP OV5693 camera.
- Includes audio features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, MEMS mic, and stereo speakers.
- The device runs on Android or Linux distributions like Debian and Ubuntu.
- Supports emulation of various last-gen consoles such as FC, SFC, GB, GBC, GBA, MD, PS1, PSP, and NDS.
- The onboard GPU supports OpenGL 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.2, and offers 50.7 GFLOPS of performance.
- Also includes an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) offering 4 TOPS (INT8) capabilities.
- Powered by a 6000mAh battery.
- Pricing:
The Lichee Pocket 4A positions itself as a retro gaming platform capable of running simple titles via software rendering or GPU acceleration. Its unique RISC-V based architecture and range of features make it a noteworthy addition to the handheld gaming console market.
