Retro Dreamer G4A (CM4)
Brand
My Retro Game Case
Released
December 2021
Powered By
Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi CM4)
Performance
Saturn (limited), PSP (limited), Dreamcast (limited), N64 (limited), DS (limited), PS1 and older
Available Colors
White, Black
Firmware
Linux
Custom Firmware
RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX
The Retro Dreamer is a customizable handheld launched via Kickstarter in 2021, designed to fit a Raspberry Pi CM4 module inside an original Game Boy Advance shell. It could be purchased pre-assembled or as a DIY kit for tinkerers.
Full Specs
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Display
3.0-inch IPS screen / 640x480
Firmware
Linux
System on Chip
Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi CM4)
CPU
Cortex-A72
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore VI
Memory
microSD card slot
RAM
1GB / 2GB / 4GB / 8GB (Pi dependent)
Wifi
Wi-Fi cartridge required
Bluetooth
None
Battery
2x 14,500 Li-ion (replaceable)
Video Out
None
Analog Sticks
Single analog thumbstick (left)
Face Buttons
A + B + X + Y, Select, Start
Shoulder Buttons
L1 + R1, L2 + R2 (stacked)
Additional Buttons
Power switch
Dimensions
145 mm x 82 mm x 24 mm
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