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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.

A
GB
A
NES
B
Genesis
B
GBA
B+
SNES
D
PS1
F
DS
F
N64
F
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Saturn
F
GameCube
F
3DS
F
Wii
F
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: NES, GBA, SMS run fine, SNES playable but usually laggy

Specifications

Chip (SoC)Actions Semiconductor ATS3603
RAM64 MB
Screen size4.3 inch
Screen typeIPS
Resolution800 x 480
PPI216.97 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio5:3
Battery1000 mAh
Cooling
StorageInternal 16 MB Flash, External MicroSD
ConnectivityUSB OTG
SpeakersSingle Mono Rear facing
Charge portMini USB
Video output
Audio out3.5mm Headphone
Dimensions172 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm
Weight260 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsBlack, Gray

Compare prices & buy

from $37

$37

Often sold by: Aliexpress

See also

Emulation breakdown

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