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My Arcade Pixel Classic - Handheld Game Console - 300 Retro Style Games Plus 8 Data East Classics - Lightweight Compact Size - Battery or Micro USB Powered - for Kids
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My Arcade Pixel Classic

Bottom line: The My Arcade Pixel Classic: 308 built-in games, including 8 licensed Data East titles; main trade-off: AAA batteries and Micro-USB cable not included.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 308 built-in games, including 8 licensed Data East titles
  • ✓ Plays BurgerTime, Karate Champ and Bad Dudes
  • ✓ 3.5mm headphone port plus onboard volume control
  • ✓ Runs on 4 AAA batteries or any Micro-USB cable

Cons

  • ✗ AAA batteries and Micro-USB cable not included
  • ✗ Headphones not included in the box
  • ✗ 8-bit era library only, no modern 3D titles
  • ✗ Fixed 308-game list, no cartridge or download support

Manufacturer description

Portable gaming device with 308 built-in video games, including classic, beloved game titles from Data East that you can't find anywhere else, such as BurgerTime, karate champ, and bad Dudes!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored My Arcade Pixel Classic using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. My Arcade's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • packed with 308 games, featuring classic, memorable data East titles.
  • features fun, 8-bit accents that classic gamers and new gamers alike will love.
  • volume control and 3.5mm headphone port to connect your headphones (not included).
  • powered either by 4 AAA batteries (not included) or by any Micro-USB cable (not included), which allows for ULTIMATE portability.

Full Specifications

SizeNorme
BrandMy Arcade
ColorRed
ThemeRetro
EditionData East Edition
PlatformElectronic Game
Set NameData East Edition
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorHandheld
Screen Size2.75 inches
ConnectivityUSB
Display TypeLCD
Model NumberDGUNL-3201-A
Power SourceBattery Powered
Material TypePlastic
Item Type NamePixel Classic Handheld Gaming System
Operation ModeManual
Controller TypeButton Control
Item Dimensions6.6 x 4.7 x 1.3 inches
Number of Items1
Full listing titleMy Arcade Pixel Classic - Handheld Game Console - 300 Retro Style Games Plus 8 Data East Classics - Lightweight Compact Size - Battery or Micro USB Powered - for Kids

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