Retro Arcade 1.0

The Retro Arcade 1.0 is the tabletop member of the Retro Series. It plays the same retro games as the Retro Pocket — a color screen, a full gamepad, and a microSD library — but in a desk form: the screen angles up on a base, like a little arcade cabinet you set on a table and play.

Overview

The Retro Series is built for retro gaming. The Retro Arcade has the same screen, gamepad, sound, and storage as the handheld Retro Pocket; what's different is the shape. Instead of holding it, it stands on your desk at a comfortable viewing angle. Your games live on a microSD card and play through a built-in speaker. It uses the Arcade form factor.

What's in the Box

This is a complete, pre-assembled build — everything you need is included.

Device & modules

• 1× Attaky Retro Arcade 1.0, pre-assembled with:
  • 1× Core: ESP32
  • 1× Expand: Media I/O
  • 1× Power: Standard Cell — battery included
  • 1× Control: Gamepad (Bottom)

Accessories

• 1× color-matched USB-C to USB-C cable — for charging and data; matched to your Attaky colorway where possible
• 1× USB-A to USB-C adapter
• 1× self-adhesive wrap cloth — for extra protection, organization, or surface cleaning
• 1× protective ESD moisture-barrier bag — for storage and component protection

Specs at a Glance

• Series / form — Retro · Arcade (tabletop, on a base)
• Core — ESP32
• Display — 2.0-inch color touchscreen
• Controls — Core keys + full gamepad
• Storage & sound — microSD card for games · built-in speaker
• Battery — 1000 mAh, about a day of normal use
• Size — 68 × 58.5 × 72.4 mm, 132.8 g

Full details are in Specifications below.

Anatomy & Controls

The Retro Arcade is built in two sections: the screen unit (the Core with the Media I/O module on its back) angled up on the base, which holds the gamepad and the battery.

The screen and Core controls:

• A 2.0-inch color touchscreen.
• Five navigation keys: Up · Right · Enter · Left · Down.
• Four buttons on the top edge: L1 · boot · power · R1.
• A small status light — its color and blink pattern depend on the firmware.

Storage and sound: the Media I/O module holds the microSD card with your games and plays game sound through a built-in speaker.

The Gamepad

The gamepad sits at the front of the base — a full game controller:

• A direction pad (D-pad) on the left.
• Four action buttons — A, B, X, and Y — on the right.
• Four shoulder buttons — L1 and L2 on the left, R1 and R2 on the right.
• Four function buttons for menus, modifiers, save states, and whatever else the firmware maps.

Each shoulder button sits in two places — one on the top edge and one on the front — so it stays reachable once the device is assembled.

Ports and power buttons:

• USB-C on the Core — charges the battery, installs firmware, and connects to a computer.
• A power button on the Core (top edge) and a power button on the battery (its edge) — see First Boot below.

First Boot & Charging

Charge It

The Retro Arcade is made to sit on a desk. Charge — and run it — through the Core's USB-C port; any standard USB power source works, and you can use it while it charges. Give a new device a full charge before its first long session.

Power It On

The Retro Arcade has two power buttons — one on the battery and one on the Core. Because the battery supplies the power, turn it on first.

Using Your Retro Arcade

Your games come from the firmware you install — the software running on your device. One retro-gaming firmware you can run is Retro-Go.

To add or change games later, copy files to the microSD card.

Updating Firmware

Your Retro Arcade can run compatible retro-gaming firmware such as Retro-Go. The easiest way to install or update firmware is the Attaky Firmware Store (fwstore.attaky.com), which runs in your browser — no extra tools to install.

You'll need a USB-C cable that carries data (some are charge-only) and Chrome or Edge on a desktop computer. Connect the Core's USB-C port, choose your firmware, and install it — keep the device connected until it reboots into the new firmware.

Specifications

Safety & Compliance

• Battery — a standard rechargeable lithium cell. Charge from a normal USB source, keep it out of extreme heat, and don't puncture, crush, or open the module. If the battery looks swollen or damaged, stop using it.
• Heat & sunlight — use the device between 0 °C and 40 °C (32–104 °F). Don't leave it for long in hot places such as a parked car, and keep it out of direct sunlight and direct UV.
• Water & moisture — the Retro Arcade is not waterproof. Keep it dry — away from rain, splashes, and damp places — and don't let water get inside.

Troubleshooting

• It won't turn on — charge it first (a flat battery won't boot), then hold the power button for about two seconds (not a quick press). Make sure the battery is switched on too.
• It won't charge — charge through the Core's USB-C port with a working cable and a standard USB source. (The battery module's USB-C port only works while the device is off.)
• The Firmware Store can't find your device — use a USB-C cable that carries data (not charge-only), use Chrome or Edge on a desktop, and close any other app connected to the device.
• A game won't load — make sure the microSD card is inserted in the Media I/O module and your games are in the format your firmware expects.
• No sound — check the volume in your firmware; game sound plays through the built-in speaker.
• A feature isn't working — make sure your firmware matches your hardware; the games, menus, and controls come from the firmware. See your firmware's documentation.

Support & Warranty

Please visit the Help Center page at the Attaky online shop.

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