PowKiddy J6
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The PowKiddy J6 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2020 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the Actions Semiconductor ATS3603 with 64 MB, has a 4.3 inch IPS 800 x 480 display, and uses a 1000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is NES full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to NES at full speed, and pushes as far as SNES with some compromises.
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run
Realistic ceiling: NES, GBA, SMS run fine, SNES playable but usually laggy
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Actions Semiconductor ATS3603 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Screen size | 4.3 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| PPI | 216.97 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 |
| Battery | 1000 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | Internal 16 MB Flash, External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | USB OTG |
| Speakers | Single Mono Rear facing |
| Charge port | Mini USB |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 172 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm |
| Weight | 260 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gray |
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