Helegaly has set a launch date for its Action Pi handheld. It goes on sale July 5, 2025. The wait is finally over.

The base model costs $59.99 (~£47). It comes with a 64 GB microSD card. You can upgrade to 128 GB for $5 more (~£51). It’s available in black, pink, or white. A special Indigo \”GameCube\” edition is coming later this summer. Pre-orders are now live on the Helegaly website. You can also sign up for email alerts.

Why the Helegaly Action Pi handheld is built for retro fans

Action Pi is powered by an Allwinner A527 chip. It has eight Cortex-A55 cores running up to 2 GHz. There’s 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of eMMC storage.

It runs Batocera, a Linux-based OS made for emulation. It supports over 20 classic platforms, from NES to Dreamcast. The 4.02-inch IPS screen offers a 960 × 720 resolution. The 5,000 mAh battery gives long playtime.

Packed with ports and features

It has two USB-C ports, mini-HDMI out, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. There\’s also a microSD slot for games. Controls include Hall-effect sticks and a responsive D-pad. The layout is made for comfort.

Action Pi is small, powerful, and easy to use. For the price, it’s a strong choice for anyone who loves classic games.

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