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Miyoo Mini Plus vs Panic Playdate

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Playdate

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AMiyoo Mini Plus

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General

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Series

Miyoo Mini3Reviewtimeextension.com/news/2023/03/review-miyoo-mini-plus-a-game-boy-style-emulation-powerhouse-for-usd70Read 11 October 2026Review: the Miyoo Mini Plus is a slightly larger variant of the Miyoo Mini.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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PDU-015Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page: Model PDU-01.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

February 20239Press articletimeextension.com/news/2023/02/miyoos-dinky-game-boy-clone-is-getting-a-bigger-brotherRead 21 October 2026Time Extension, first posted 13 Jan 2023 from a leak and updated 24 Feb 2023: the Miyoo Mini + has a release date, with limited AliExpress sales from 1 March. The first public details were a leak, so February 2023 is the first maker-confirmed month. This page does not state a price from the maker.

May 20196Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Announced in May 2019.

Status

Available10Retailer pagekeepretro.com/products/miyoo-mini-plusRead 21 October 2026KeepRetro, the retailer named in launch coverage, shows the product as In Stock Now on 2026-10-21.

Available1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker sells the console with a Shop Now link and a current price of $229.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1796Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Introductory price US$179. The maker price is now $229, which is a later price and is not stored. Retro Dodo also quotes $179. USD list price without sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Grey, White, Transparent Black, Transparent Purple1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Retailer lists case colours Grey, White, Transparent Black and Transparent Purple.2Reviewdroix.net/blogs/miyoo-mini-plus-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: available in four colours Grey, White, Transparent Black and Transparent Purple.

Yellow1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker calls Playdate the little yellow game system.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Retro handheld4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Review calls it a casual handheld that emulates games up to and including the PlayStation 1.

Dedicated console1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Dedicated game system with its own games and Catalog.

Form factor

Vertical6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Listed as a vertical handheld with the screen above the controls.7Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Form Factor: Vertical.

Vertical8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026Review calls it a tiny vertical console.

Platform and software

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OS family

Other Linux4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026A custom Linux OS running RetroArch.

Other4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK documents Playdate OS and its own game runtime. It is a maker OS and fits no other OS option.

OS at launch

Miyoo stock Linux firmware3Reviewtimeextension.com/news/2023/03/review-miyoo-mini-plus-a-game-boy-style-emulation-powerhouse-for-usd70Read 11 October 2026The device's OS is based on Linux.4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Review: a custom Linux OS running RetroArch.

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Latest OS

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Playdate OS 3.1.210Maker product pagesdk.play.date/changelogRead 10 October 2026Maker SDK changelog lists 3.1.2 dated September 16, 2026 as the newest release. Panic ships the OS and the SDK under one version number. Read 2026-10-10.

Built-in game stores

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Playdate Catalog8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026Review describes Catalog as a shop built into the Playdate.

Physical games

None2Reviewdroix.net/blogs/miyoo-mini-plus-reviewRead 11 October 2026Games come from a pre-installed Micro SD card. The ports list has no game card or disc slot.

None4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026Maker says Playdate needs Wi-Fi for setup and game downloads, and games can also be sideloaded. No cartridge or disc exists.

Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

SigmaStar SSD202D1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Lists the ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core processor at up to 1.2GHz. The SigmaStar SSD202D name comes from Retro Catalog and the community sheet.3Reviewtimeextension.com/news/2023/03/review-miyoo-mini-plus-a-game-boy-style-emulation-powerhouse-for-usd70Read 11 October 2026Runs the same ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core chipset as the original Miyoo Mini.6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Chipset SigmaStar SSD202D, Cortex-A7, 2 cores at 1.2 GHz.7Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026SoC: SigmaStar SSD202D. CPU Cortex-A7, 2 cores, 1.2 GHz.

STM32F7466Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Playdate runs an STM32F746 with an Arm Cortex-M7F at 168 MHz.

Chip brand

Other6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026SigmaStar is not an option in the schema, so other is used.

Other6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026STM32 is a STMicroelectronics chip. The chip brand enum has no STMicroelectronics option, so other is used.

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AMiyoo Mini Plus

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A7	1.2

Source1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core, up to 1.2GHz.4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Spec list: ARM Cortex A7 dual-core processor at 1.2GHz.6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026

BPanic Playdate

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-M7	0.168

Source1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a 168 MHz Cortex M7. Stored as 0.168 GHz.

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

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GPU

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GPU architecture

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GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

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GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

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RAM type

DDR35Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec table: RAM 128MB DDR3. The size is not stored because ram_gb takes whole gigabytes.6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026RAM 128 MB DDR3.

SRAM9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 9: 128 Mb of Winbond W967D6HBG low-power SRAM (16 MB).

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

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4GB1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 4 GB flash and 16 MB RAM. RAM is below 1 GB, so the RAM field is left out.

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

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eMMC6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Wikipedia lists 4 GB eMMC. The maker only says flash.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Micro SD card slot.

None3Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/supported-inputsRead 10 October 2026The maker ports article lists only the audio jack and the USB-C port. No card slot is named anywhere in the maker specifications.

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

128GB1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Up to 128GB Micro SD card. TechTactician also says up to 128GB is supported. Users report larger cards, and one listing says 512 GB, so this is the supported size and not a hard limit.5Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 2026Storage: MicroSD card slot, up to 128GB supported.

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Display

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Screen size

3.5in(8.9 cm)1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 20263.5 inch IPS display at 640x480.4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Spec list: 3.5 inch IPS display at 640x480.

2.7in(6.9 cm)6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Wikipedia lists a 2.7 inch 400x240 1-bit display.

Native resolution

640 × 480px1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 20264Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026

400 × 240px1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 400 x 240 1-bit.

Pixel density

228.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

172.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

4:34Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026The screen is the perfect 4:3 aspect ratio.

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Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026

Other7Reviewretrododo.com/playdate-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes a 2.7 inch, non-backlit, 1-bit super reflective screen. Wikipedia says it is a Sharp Memory LCD. The enum has no Memory LCD option, so other is used.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026640 x 480 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape.

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

No6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Touch Screen not supported.

No7Reviewretrododo.com/playdate-reviewRead 10 October 2026The maker input list has the D-pad, A and B, Sleep and Menu, the accelerometer and the crank. It lists no touch input.

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AMiyoo Mini Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
640	480	60

Source6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Refresh Rate 60 Hz at 640 x 480.

BPanic Playdate

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
400	240	50

Source4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK lists a monochrome 1-bit memory LCD at 400 x 240, refreshed at 30 fps by default and 50 fps at most.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

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Stick layout

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Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Digital6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: L2/R2 supported, Analog Triggers not supported.

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross7Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026D-Pad: Cross, upper placement.

Cross4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK lists an eight-way directional control (D-pad). The maker product images show a cross-shaped D-pad.

Face button labels

Nintendo4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Action buttons use high gloss material with colouring inspired by the SNES. The retailer photo shows X top, Y left, A right, B bottom.

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Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

02Reviewdroix.net/blogs/miyoo-mini-plus-reviewRead 11 October 2026The four extra buttons on the back are the L1, L2, R1 and R2 shoulder buttons, which are not counted as rear buttons.4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Shoulder buttons sit on the top edge and curve into the thin section behind the display. No other rear buttons.

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Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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System buttons

Menu, Start, Select, Power, Volume +, Volume -2Reviewdroix.net/blogs/miyoo-mini-plus-reviewRead 11 October 2026Menu button in the middle of the front. Volume up and down on the left, power on top.3Reviewtimeextension.com/news/2023/03/review-miyoo-mini-plus-a-game-boy-style-emulation-powerhouse-for-usd70Read 11 October 2026Volume rocker on the left edge and the power button on the top edge.4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Start, select and menu button below the screen. On/off button on top. Volume buttons on the left side.7Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Extra buttons: Menu, Power, Volume +-.

Menu, Lock1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Sleep and Menu. The SDK names them the Lock button and the Menu button. The D-pad and A and B buttons are excluded.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

No6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Gyroscope not supported.

No9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026The teardown component list names only an STMicroelectronics LIS3DH 3-axis accelerometer and no gyroscope. The maker lists a 3-axis accelerometer.

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

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RGB lighting

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Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

13Reviewtimeextension.com/news/2023/03/review-miyoo-mini-plus-a-game-boy-style-emulation-powerhouse-for-usd70Read 11 October 2026The single speaker is quite punchy.5Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 2026Audio: mono speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

11Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a built-in mono speaker.

Speaker direction

Front-facing6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Speaker Placement: Front. Stereo Speaker not supported.7Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Speaker: Single Mono, front facing.

Front-facing8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026The maker product images show the speaker slot on the front face, right of the screen.

Audio features

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Condenser microphone, TRRS headset microphone input1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a condenser mic and a TRRS mic input.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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11Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a condenser mic and a TRRS mic input. One built-in microphone.

3.5 mm jack

Yes3Reviewtimeextension.com/news/2023/03/review-miyoo-mini-plus-a-game-boy-style-emulation-powerhouse-for-usd70Read 11 October 2026Bottom edge has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Yes1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AMiyoo Mini Plus

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Bottom
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom
microSD card	1	Bottom

Source2Reviewdroix.net/blogs/miyoo-mini-plus-reviewRead 11 October 2026Bottom edge: headphone jack, Micro SD card slot and USB Type-C charge port. Volume buttons on the left side and the power button on top.3Reviewtimeextension.com/news/2023/03/review-miyoo-mini-plus-a-game-boy-style-emulation-powerhouse-for-usd70Read 11 October 2026Bottom edge: 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot and USB-C charging port. Volume rocker on the left edge. Power button and LED on the top edge.

BPanic Playdate

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Bottom
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom

Source3Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/supported-inputsRead 10 October 2026Maker help says the bottom has a condenser microphone, a 3.5 mm audio jack in the centre and a USB Type-C port on the right. The USB version is not stated.

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

No2Reviewdroix.net/blogs/miyoo-mini-plus-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review notes the Miyoo Mini Plus+ has no HDMI output, unlike the RG35XX.6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Video Out not supported.

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Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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Dock

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Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz11Regulatory filingfccid.io/2BD5P-MIYOOMINIRead 21 October 2026Frequency range 2412-2462 MHz, 802.11b/g/n with 20 and 40 MHz channels (Part 15C). The listing shows no 5 GHz and no Bluetooth frequencies. Family-wide grant, and reviews confirm the Mini Plus has a Wi-Fi module. The standard is 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4), which has no schema option, so wifi_standard is left out.

2.4 GHz1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 802.11bgn 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi standard field has no Wi-Fi 4 option, so it is left out.

Bluetooth

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4.26Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox connectivity lists Bluetooth 4.2.9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 1 lists Bluetooth 4.2 and step 9 names an Espressif ESP32-D0WDQ6 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC. The maker help page says Playdate does not currently support Bluetooth audio, so this is the hardware version and not a working feature.

NFC

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Cellular

No6Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Mobile Data not supported.

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

11.1Wh5Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec table: 3000 mAh 3.7V. 3.0 Ah x 3.7 V = 11.1 Wh, computed from the published figures.

2.74Wh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 7: 2.74 Wh (740 mAh @ 3.7V).

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

3,000mAh1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 20263000 mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery.4Reviewretrododo.com/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Spec list: 3000 mAh rechargeable battery with USB-C charging.5Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 20263000 mAh 3.7V battery, standard 103665 cell.

740mAh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 7: battery clocks in at 2.74 Wh (740 mAh @ 3.7V). This replaces the 650 mAh figure from a review, which does not fit the 2.74 Wh pack.

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AMiyoo Mini Plus

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BPanic Playdate

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	8
Idle	336

Source1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 8 hours active and 14 days standby clock. Stored as 8 h gaming and 336 h idle (14 days). The standby clock keeps the always-on screen running.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

7.5W5Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec table: Power adapter input 5V/1.5A. 5 V x 1.5 A is 7.5 W. The review says the USB-C port is charge-only. iFixit's device page also says a 5 V Type-C charger. No source gives a higher input.

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Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No5Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 2026Box holds the console, a USB-C charging cable, a microSD card reader, a screen protector and wipes. No power adapter.

No5Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual says an AC adapter for charging is not included. Panic recommends an adapter rated no higher than 5V / 2A.

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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Cooling

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06Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Cooling not supported.7Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Cooling column: no cooling.

09Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026The teardown X-ray and full disassembly show a battery, speaker, crank and boards and no fan.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Battery, Speaker, Face buttons5Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 2026The battery uses a 2-pin JST connector. Replacing it means unplugging the old one and plugging in a new one.8Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Miyoo+Mini+Plus+Speaker+Replacement+or+Upgrade/195986Read 11 October 2026iFixit guide for the Miyoo Mini Plus removes the battery cover, unplugs the battery and swaps the speaker. A face-button replacement guide also exists. Neither guide says the maker sells parts.

Battery, Headphone jack9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Final thoughts: the battery is immediately accessible and lightly adhered, and the headphone jack is completely modular. The maker does not sell parts and a warranty sticker covers the battery.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width78.5Height108mm(3.1 × 4.3 in)1Retailer pagedroix.net/product/miyoo-mini-plusRead 11 October 2026Published as 4.25 x 3.07 x 0.8 inches (10.8 x 7.8 x 2.2 cm). The more exact 108 x 78.5 x 22.3 mm from Retro Catalog and TechTactician is used. Depth is left out because only the unqualified overall thickness is published.5Reviewtechtactician.com/miyoo-mini-plus-handheld-emulator-console-hands-on-reviewRead 21 October 2026Screen Size (LxHxW): 108 x 78.5 x 22.3 mm. Stored as width 78.5 mm and height 108 mm, with the console held upright.7Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 202678.5 mm x 108 mm x 22.3 mm.

Depth9mm1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists size 76 x 74 x 9 mm without naming the axes. Only the 9 mm thickness is stored, because the last value is the thickness in every order. Early 2019 coverage wrote 74 x 76 x 9 mm, so the order of the first two values is not safe to read as width and height.2Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/the-specsRead 10 October 2026Maker help specs list Size 76 x 74 x 9 mm without axes. Only the 9 mm thickness is stored.6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox lists 76x74x9 mm without axes, the same as the maker.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

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86g(3 oz)6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox lists 86 g (3 oz). The community Playdate wiki lists 86 grams too. Reviewers weighed single units at 84 g and 85 g. The maker publishes no weight.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

2BD5P-MIYOOMINI11Regulatory filingfccid.io/2BD5P-MIYOOMINIRead 21 October 2026FCC ID 2BD5P-MIYOOMINI, Handheld, grantee Shenzhen lemiyoo Technology Co., Ltd, granted 2024-01-04. The Declaration Letter of Model Difference lists miyoo mini+ among the covered models (also miyoo mini v4, a30 and others) and says only the model number differs. One grant covers the whole family.

2AR29-PDU015Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC ID 2AR29-PDU01 and IC 260061-PDU01.

Other certifications

FCC Part 15C, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (FCC grant dated 2024-01-04)11Regulatory filingfccid.io/2BD5P-MIYOOMINIRead 21 October 2026Part 15C grant for the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi radio, dated 2024-01-04.

FCC, IC, CE, UKCA, Japan R 018-2001405Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page shows the FC, UKCA, CE and Japan R 018-200140 marks.

In the box

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In the box

Miyoo Mini Plus, USB-C cable, microSD card reader, Screen protector, User manual10Retailer pagekeepretro.com/products/miyoo-mini-plusRead 21 October 2026Listing: the console, a USB Type-C data cable, a card reader, a manual and a screen protector. TechTactician's unboxing also lists the cable, card reader and screen protector. Some sellers add a microSD card with games or a carry bag, which are not in every box.

Playdate, USB-C to A Cable, User Guide1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Playdate, USB-C to A Cable and User Guide.

Carrying case

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None1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026No case is listed in the box.

Links

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Product page

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play.date1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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help.play.date/hardware/the-specs2Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/the-specsRead 10 October 2026Maker help page repeats the specifications from the product page and lists a 40 inch USB-C to A cable.

Manual

fccid.io/2BD5P-MIYOOMINI/User-Manual/User-Manual-7030299.pdf12Owner's manualfccid.io/2BD5P-MIYOOMINI/User-Manual/User-Manual-7030299.pdfRead 21 October 2026Two-page quick guide filed with the FCC grant for the Miyoo Mini family: parts, power, game install, firmware upgrade and menu settings. It is the maker's only public manual found. It does not name the Mini Plus on its own.

help.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdf5Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual PDF is image-only, so its content was read from page renders.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year11Maker product pagehelp.play.date/service/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Maker warranty page: twelve months from shipment to the original purchaser. EU, New Zealand and Australia buyers keep their statutory rights.

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