PowKiddy X17
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The PowKiddy X17 is an Android gaming handheld released in 2021 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the MediaTek MTK8163 V/B with 2 GB DDR3, has a 7.0 inch IPS Touchscreen 1024 x 600 display, and uses a 4000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for Android-based emulation and game streaming. Notable hardware features include video output, Bluetooth 4, Wi-Fi 4 (a/b/g/n), GPS, USB-A (2.0) x2.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), Dreamcast & N64 (playable but can be laggy), PSP (most run fine but some are unplayable)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | MediaTek MTK8163 V/B |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 |
| Screen size | 7.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 |
| PPI | 169.55 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 128:75 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Storage | Internal 32 GB eMMC, External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4, Wi-Fi 4 (a/b/g/n), GPS, USB-A (2.0) x2 |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Rear facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | Mini HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 255 mm x 130 mm x 45 mm |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black |
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