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Can the PowKiddy X18S Run Nintendo Wii?

Compiled & reviewed by Urs von Gunten, HandheldWiki editorial · How we rate ·

Partly. The PowKiddy X18S can run Nintendo Wii, but expect compromises. Lighter games like Mario Kart Wii and Wii Sports are playable, while demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Metroid Prime 3 will struggle with slowdown. Workable for a patient player, not a flawless experience.

CPartly — playable, but expect compromisesOur Nintendo Wii rating for the PowKiddy X18S: grade C — Playable with frameskip

What to expect

Nintendo Wii gameOn this device
Mario Kart WiiPlayable
Wii SportsPlayable
Super Mario GalaxyPlayable
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordSlowdown
Metroid Prime 3Slowdown
Xenoblade ChroniclesSlowdown

Why Nintendo Wii is the test: GameCube-class 3D plus motion controls you have to map to buttons — heavy, and not every game is practical handheld.

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Where to buy the PowKiddy X18S

Typical price: $173

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