Abxylute E1: $69 Dual-OS Retro Handheld with RK3566 – Budget Emulation Beast or Familiar Face?

The retro handheld market is exploding, but few entries scream "value king" like the freshly unveiled Abxylute E1. At just $69 (sale price from $89 MSRP), this pocket rocket dual-boots Android and Linux, packs a capable Rockchip RK3566 SoC, and is ready to ship immediately from Abxylute's site or Amazon. No Kickstarter waits, no vaporware – grab it and relive GBA, PS1, and beyond on a crisp 3.5-inch display.

For PC hardware nerds, it's a mini-marvel: the same RK3566 silicon powering SBCs and mini PCs, now tamed for emulation. HDMI-out to your 4K monitor? Check. USB-C OTG for controllers? Yup. In a sea of $100+ devices, does the E1 punch above its weight – or is it just another RK3566 clone with a fresh badge?

Launch Lowdown: Instant Availability at Rock-Bottom Price

• Announced: December 8, 2025 – Straight to sale, no crowdfunding drama
• Pricing: $69 USD early bird / £53 / €64.95 – Ships worldwide from abxylute.com
• Positioning: Budget retro emulation + cloud gaming hybrid, targeting GBA-to-PS1 crowd with Linux preloaded emus and Android streaming

Hardware Breakdown: RK3566 in Your Pocket

The E1 rocks a Rockchip RK3566 quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC @ up to 2.0GHz paired with Mali-G52 MP2 GPU – proven silicon for smooth 2D/3D up to PS1, solid N64/Dreamcast, and playable PSP. 2GB LPDDR4 RAM keeps things snappy for ROMs, while microSD (up to 512GB tested) swallows your library.

• Screen: 3.5" fully laminated IPS LCD, 640×480 – Sharp for retro pixels, non-touch
• Battery: 3000 mAh – ~5 hours gameplay, 2-hour USB-C recharge
• Controls: Dual carbon-film analog sticks, D-pad, diamond face buttons, turbo, two shoulder triggers
• Audio/Ports: Dual 1W speakers, HDMI-out, USB-C OTG, 3.5mm jack
• Build: Compact, pocket-friendly size (similar to Miyoo Mini+ class)

Emulation & Software: Dual-OS Magic

Linux side comes with RetroArch and a pile of pre-configured emulators (NES to Dreamcast). Android side opens Netflix, Moonlight, cloud streaming, and the Play Store. Switch between the two with a reboot – no card swapping needed. HDMI + OTG turns it into a proper living-room retro box when you get home.

Verdict: Instant Buy Territory

At $69 with HDMI-out and true dual-boot, the Abxylute E1 is currently the most versatile sub-$70 handheld you can actually buy today. If you just want hassle-free PS1/N64/Dreamcast on the go (and the ability to stream your PC library on the same device), it’s an absolute steal.

Grab one while the launch discount lasts – these tend to vanish fast once the YouTubers get their hands on them.