Description
The centerpiece of every portable is its screen, and selecting a good screen is an essential part of the portable design process. The portablizing community is always on the hunt for the latest and greatest optimal screens to use with our portables. But occasionally, we find one that really catches our attention like this one.
Tiny but Mighty
This 3.5" panel has become the go-to community favorite for compact portables. With a 4:3 aspect ratio, a display resolution of exactly 640x480, and a PPI of over 225, the output from 480p consoles looks incredibly sharp.
480p
In a world full of 1440p and 4k displays, 480p sounds like a weakness. But 480p resolution is actually the most desirable resolution for portablizing a console. The majority of popular consoles to portablize (Wii/Gamecube, Dreamcast) have a maximum resolution of 480p. Using a screen that is the same native resolution as the console results in an extremely sharp image. For example, using a 480p console on a 720p display will actually look WORSE than using a 480p console on a 480p display. Mismatched resolutions between source and the screen requires scaling, which can often result in a blurry image with artifacts. This is why a 480p video looks so bad on your HDTV or phone. Using a 480p game console on a 480p display means you will have none of these issues, leading to an extra sharp image that looks excellent.
In other words: 480p screen + 480p console = happy eyeballs
IPS
IPS panels, like the one utilized in this 3.5" display offer more vivid colors, darker blacks, and superior viewing angles compared to older TN panels. A high quality display makes a world of difference
THIS IS FOR THE PANEL ONLY. VGA/COMPOSITE DRIVER BOARD NOT INCLUDED. USE WITH RVL-DD, OR A DRIVER BOARD PURCHASED ELSEWHERE
Features
Display:
-3.5" diagonal
-640x480 resolution
-~228PPI
-IPS
-4:3