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Handheld retro arcade machine with 2.5 inch color display and joystick controls

dreamGEAR

dreamGEAR DGUN-2577 My Arcade Retro Machine 200 games 2.5 display

SKU CH-MW40-4X2GM MPN DGUN-2577

Handheld retro gaming system with 200 built-in games and a 2.5 colour display

  • TypeOthers
  • 200 built-in games provide instant variety without extra cartridges
  • 5 colour display shows crisp retro graphics on the go
  • Realistic 4-way joystick gives precise directional control
  • A and B buttons plus Start and Reset cover all classic inputs
  • Lightweight palm-sized design runs on three AAA batteries for portable play

What it is

The dreamGEAR DGUN-2577 is a handheld retro console pre-loaded with 200 built-in games. It uses a realistic 4-way joystick plus A and B action buttons for control. A START button pauses play and a RESET button returns you to the main menu. A 2.5 colour display provides the visuals.

Sustained play

The unit runs on three AAA batteries which are not included in the box. Volume is adjustable across four levels through a built-in rear speaker. Because it requires no separate console or external power supply, you can play for extended sessions anywhere the batteries last.

Practical limits

The game library is fixed at the 200 titles installed at the factory and cannot be expanded. The 2.5 screen size sets a hard boundary on visible detail for every title. Audio output is limited to the single rear speaker with its four-step volume control.

Highlights

  • 200 built-in games provide instant variety without extra cartridges
  • 5 colour display shows crisp retro graphics on the go
  • Realistic 4-way joystick gives precise directional control
  • A and B buttons plus Start and Reset cover all classic inputs
  • Lightweight palm-sized design runs on three AAA batteries for portable play

Specifications

BrandDreamgear, LLC
TypeOthers
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size203 × 102 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

How long will the 2.5 display and speaker run on a set of AAA batteries before the volume drops?

The unit draws power from three AAA cells; typical alkaline packs deliver several hours of continuous play at the middle volume setting before the speaker level falls noticeably.

What extra items must I supply before the Retro Machine DGUN-2577 will turn on?

You need to provide three AAA batteries; the system has no internal rechargeable cell and no mains adapter port.

Will the 4-way joystick and A/B buttons on this DGUN-2577 feel compatible with the original arcade cabinets I used decades ago?

The joystick uses a four-direction microswitch design and the two action buttons are discrete push-buttons, matching the layout of many classic upright cabinets.

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