PicoBoy Color - mini handheld with color display

Learn, Program, Play in Color - The PicoBoy Color

The PicoBoy Color is the next generation of the popular PicoBoy handheld - now with a color display for even more gaming fun. Whether you want to learn programming, develop your own games, or simply play, the PicoBoy Color offers versatile possibilities.

Thanks to its compatibility with the Raspberry Pi Pico and the Arduino environment, numerous tutorials, examples, and libraries are available to make getting started with programming easier.

Although the original PicoBoy remains a great introduction for beginners and classroom use, the PicoBoy Color offers an enhanced gaming experience and new possibilities for anyone who wants more.

Technical specifications

• 1.69" color display with 240 x 280 pixels (ST7789)
• RP2040 microcontroller, compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico
• 2 x 133 MHz ARM M0+ processor
• 2 MB flash memory
• 264 KB RAM
• USB-C interface for programming and data transfer
• 5-way joystick and 2 buttons
• I²C interface available for connecting sensors
• 3 preinstalled games for instant gaming fun
• Power supply via USB-C or 2 AAA batteries

Notes:

• Programming the PicoBoy Color requires a PC or Mac and a USB-C cable.
• The PicoBoy Color can be programmed under Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Scope of delivery:

• 1x PicoBoy Color handheld
• 1x cleaning cloth