Sipeed Unveils the Lichee Pocket 4A Handheld Gaming Console
Sipeed has recently announced its latest addition to the handheld gaming console market - the Lichee Pocket 4A. What sets this console apart is its use of a RISC-V chipset and its impressive specifications. Let's take a closer look at what it has to offer.
Lichee Pocket 4A Specs
The Lichee Pocket 4A features a 7-inch touchscreen LCD panel, providing an immersive gaming experience. Powering this handheld device is the Sipeed LM4A module, which houses the T-Head TH1520 CPU. This CPU boasts four XuanTie C910 cores and is built on the Open-Source RISC-V architecture. Paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage, the Pocket 4A delivers smooth and efficient performance. Notably, the chipset also includes the Imagination Technologies BXM-4-64 GPU and an NPU, capable of delivering up to 4 TOPS of AI performance.
Joy-Con-Like Detachable Controllers
One fascinating feature of the Lichee Pocket 4A is its inclusion of joy-con-like detachable controllers on the sides of the display. While it may not offer exceptional gaming capabilities, this handheld console is a significant step towards emulating games for RISC-V architecture based systems. This development opens up the possibility of more games being developed for RISC-V platforms in the future. Additionally, the Lichee Pocket 4A offers WiFi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.4 for seamless connectivity.
Connectivity and Operating Systems
In terms of connectivity, the Lichee Pocket 4A provides one USB 2.0 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and a microSD card slot. On the front, you'll find a 5-megapixel camera, accompanied by a microphone and stereo speaker setup. This gaming handheld supports both Debian Linux and Android operating systems, offering flexibility to users. If you're interested in getting your hands on the Lichee Pocket 4A, pre-orders are currently available on their official website. For more information on other gaming handhelds, you can check out our coverage by clicking here.
