PowKiddy A30
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The PowKiddy A30 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2021 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the Allwinner F1C200S with 64 MB LPDDR2, has a 2.8 inch IPS 320 x 240 display, and uses a 1200 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is GENESIS full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Genesis / Mega Drive at full speed, and pushes as far as SNES with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: Most SNES runs at 60 FPS but lags with FX & Mode 7 games, most 2D PS1 runs fine (not all at full 60 FPS) but lags with 3D games
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Allwinner F1C200S |
|---|---|
| CPU | ARM926EJ-S |
| GPU | 2D accelerator |
| RAM | 64 MB LPDDR2 |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| PPI | 142.86 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 1200 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | ❌ |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm |
| Weight | 120 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Transparent Red |
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