Helegaly Action Pi Retro Gaming Handheld Set for July 5 Launch
Helegaly has confirmed that its highly anticipated Action Pi handheld console will go on sale on July 5, 2025, marking the end of months of anticipation since its initial reveal earlier this year. The base model, which includes a 64 GB microSD card, is priced at $59.99 and is available in black, pink, or white. Customers who require additional storage can upgrade to a 128 GB microSD card for an additional $5, bringing the total to $64.99. Pre-orders are now open through Helegaly's online store, and an Indigo "GameCube" edition is expected to arrive later this summer. You can register for an email notification when the orders are ready on Helegaly website here.
Inside its compact chassis, the Action Pi features an Allwinner A527 chipset with eight Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2 GHz, a Mali-G57 MC1-2EE graphics processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of onboard eMMC storage. It runs the Linux-based Batocera operating system, which supports emulation for over 20 classic gaming platforms, ranging from 8-bit consoles to the PlayStation Portable and Dreamcast. The 4.02-inch IPS display delivers a crisp 960 × 720 resolution, and a 5,000 mAh battery ensures extended play sessions without frequent recharging. Connectivity options include two USB-C ports, a mini-HDMI output for mirroring gameplay on TVs or monitors, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a microSD card slot. Ergonomically, the handheld is equipped with Hall-effect analog sticks and a precise D-pad, all of which are laid out for comfortable, extended use.
Inside its compact chassis, the Action Pi features an Allwinner A527 chipset with eight Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2 GHz, a Mali-G57 MC1-2EE graphics processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of onboard eMMC storage. It runs the Linux-based Batocera operating system, which supports emulation for over 20 classic gaming platforms, ranging from 8-bit consoles to the PlayStation Portable and Dreamcast. The 4.02-inch IPS display delivers a crisp 960 × 720 resolution, and a 5,000 mAh battery ensures extended play sessions without frequent recharging. Connectivity options include two USB-C ports, a mini-HDMI output for mirroring gameplay on TVs or monitors, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a microSD card slot. Ergonomically, the handheld is equipped with Hall-effect analog sticks and a precise D-pad, all of which are laid out for comfortable, extended use.