Helegaly Action Pi LIVE LOOK: Excellent for $65, but wait for v2

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Stubbs, Andrew, Ban and Zu take a look at the retail Action Pi, sent for review from Helegaly. This is one that is overall a very solid and capable device for the price, however there might be a deal breaker for you on v1, so let's talk about that screen.. (which now we're learning this is partially software related instead of hardware where the menu issue is concerned, the stretched pixels while in game are from the lamination process apparently, so there will be a V2 model to address this in September).

The Helegaly Action π is a $65 retro gaming handheld powered by the Allwinner A527 processor, featuring an octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU and ARM G571 GPU. It runs on Batocera Linux and supports emulation for platforms up to PlayStation, Dreamcast, and PSP. The device has a 4.02-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a resolution of 960x720. It includes 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and supports microSD expansion up to 256GB. The handheld is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, USB-C fast charging, and a mini HDMI port for external display output.

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Timestamps:
[00:00] Stream starts

[00:35] Introduction of hosts and Helegaly Action Pi.

[01:35] Comparison of the retail model with the pre-production model, highlighting changes in display and coloration.

[03:07] Discussion on software updates and the new A527 chip, which promises better performance.

[04:05] Comparison with other 4-inch screen handhelds like the RGB30 and Anbernic models.

[09:38] Instructions on how to check for the vertical line issue on the screen.

[14:36] Overview of the Pi's price, color options, and included accessories.

[15:20] Detailed specs, including RAM, screen resolution, battery capacity, and connectivity options.

[19:53] Demonstration of the OS and gameplay experience.

[22:10] Announcement of "Abnormal August" game of the month, featuring Earthbound, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Eternal Darkness.

[27:50] Discussion on the shell design, matte plastic feel, and button layout.

[32:46] Further details on the D-pad, joysticks, and overall ergonomics.

[34:50] Showcase of the menu music, with mixed reactions from the hosts.

[37:28] Gameplay demonstration of Crazy Taxi on Dreamcast.

[45:48] Discussion on software and settings, including the Linux Batocera version.

[49:14] Important gameplay of Anteater on Game Boy Color.

[53:35] Demonstration of Portmaster and Nazi Zombies gameplay.

[54:29] Information on the screen refresh rate (60Hz) and speaker quality.

[57:11] Final thoughts and rating of the Action Pi compared to other handhelds.

[01:01:53] Closing remarks and announcement of the next podcast.

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