PowKiddy Q90
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The PowKiddy Q90 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2019 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the Allwinner F1C100S with 32 MB SDRAM, has a 2.8 inch IPS 320 x 240 display, and uses a 1500 mAh BP-4L (Swappable) 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: GBA mostly runs fine, some non-FX SNES & 2D PS1 runs ok but can be laggy
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Allwinner F1C100S |
|---|---|
| CPU | ARM926EJ-S |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 32 MB SDRAM |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| PPI | 133.33 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 1500 mAh BP-4L (Swappable) |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | ❌ |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Rear facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 135 mm x 61 mm x 15 mm |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Transparent, Blue |
Pros & cons
👎 Cons
- Screen tearing (confirmed by Taki Udon)
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