TrimUI Smart Pro

The Verdict

The TrimUI Smart Pro is TrimUI's mid-range attempt with an Allwinner A133 Plus chip. It's a clear step up from H700 devices with better PSP and N64 support, plus a gorgeous 4.96" screen. At $80, it's the best budget Linux handheld for N64/PSP gaming. But if you can stretch to $120+, Android devices like a used Retroid Pocket 4 Pro will demolish it.

First Thing to Do

1. **Install CrossMix OS** — Stock firmware is mediocre

2. **Get a fast MicroSD card** — Samsung EVO Plus 128GB

3. **Load GBA/SNES/PS1/N64/PSP ROMs** — These all run great

4. **Test Dreamcast** — Some games work, worth trying

The Loadout

→**PS1:** PCSX ReARMed (full library, excellent)

→**PSP:** PPSSPP (many games work including some 3D)

→**N64:** Mupen64Plus (most games run well)

→**DS:** DraStic (most games)

→**Dreamcast:** Flycast (some games run, others struggle)

→**GBA:** gpSP (perfect)

→**SNES:** Snes9x (flawless)

→**Genesis:** PicoDrive (perfect)

What It Crushes

→**PS1** — Full library runs perfectly

→**GBA/SNES/Genesis** — Overkill for these, but perfect

→**N64** — Mario 64, Mario Kart, Zelda OoT, Smash Bros all run well

→**PSP** — Better PSP support than H700 devices

What It Struggles With

→**PSP demanding games** — God of War, Crisis Core struggle

→**N64 heavy titles** — Perfect Dark, Rogue Squadron won't run well

→**Dreamcast** — Very hit-or-miss

Skip These

→**PS2/GameCube** — Not happening

→**3DS** — Nope

Pro Tips

1. **1GB RAM is the bottleneck** — Don't expect miracles

2. **WiFi box art scraping is nice** — Makes the UI prettier

3. **Battery life is solid** — 4-5 hours on most games

4. **Best budget screen** — 4.96" at 720p is great for the price

Worth It?

Yes, if you want the best budget Linux handheld with a big screen. At $80, it's the sweet spot for N64/PSP/DS gaming without going Android. The A133 Plus handles more than the H700 devices. But if you can save up to $120-150, an Android device will be significantly more capable.