# Pimoroni PicoSystem - RP2040 Handheld Gaming System - PIM559

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA5289 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
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## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: PIM559.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/PIM559

## Description

##  Description 

PicoSystem is a **pocket-sized handheld games console**, built around Raspberry Pi's [RP2040](https://core-electronics.com.au/#) chip (that's the little fella that's the core of a Raspberry Pi Pico). Build custom games in a cute system featuring a dual core microcontroller that can be programmed even by beginners - with a color screen and full controller setup. This handsome portable is great for folks who want to write video games or interactive art - and it can be coded in C, MicroPython thanks to Pimoroni's great tutorials and examples.

Pimoroni has taken the dual-core RP2040 to the component spa and treated it to the full works: a big chunk of flash memory (16 MB!), a vibrant **240x240 IPS TFT screen,** and a nice **D-pad and buttons** picked out by the most particular arcade enthusiasts. There's also a **piezo speaker** for discreet retro bleeps and chirps and a **rechargeable LiPo battery** so you can take your homebrew games on the go.

The finished product looks and feels great - so Pimoroni couldn't resist going all out on the build quality by adding a custom matte black anodized **aluminum case** with a handy wrist strap.

The folks behind Pimoroni think RP2040 has tons of potential as an experimental gaming platform, and they're really looking forward to seeing what folks create.

## Features

- Powered by RP2040 (Dual Arm Cortex M0 running at up to 133Mhz with 264kB of SRAM)
- 16MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP
- 1.54" colour SPI IPS LCD (240 x 240 pixels)
- D-pad and buttons
- 525mAh LiPo battery (should be good for at least 6 hours of on-time)
- Piezo buzzer/speaker
- On/off power button
- RGB LED
- CNC milled aluminum case **\*swoon\***
- Wrist strap
- Programmable and rechargeable via USB-C (cable not included)
- Comes fully assembled.
- [C /MicroPython API](https://github.com/pimoroni/picosystem)
- [Schematic](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0174/1800/files/picosystem_schematic.pdf?v=1633439554)

## Notes

- Dimensions: 96.6 x 42.7 x 15.5mm (L x W x H, including buttons)
- There are broken-out **debug pins** on the PCB for if you want to program PicoSystem with an external debugger, but you'll have to remove the case (with the screws on the back) to get at them.
- If you want to have a look at PicoSystem's insides without having to take yours apart take a look at HackSpace's [dissection report](https://twitter.com/HackSpaceMag/status/1447852275012096005).
- Check out ETA Prime's [review](https://youtu.be/m_5voWb7MYU) for unboxing, teardown and gameplay footage!

##  Technical Details 

- For product support, replacement parts, and warranty for Pimoroni products visit the Pimoroni forum or [contact Pimoroni directly](https://shop.pimoroni.com/pages/contact-us).

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_3828.jpg)