PowKiddy X19
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The PowKiddy X19 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2019 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the Actions ATJ2279B with 512 MB DDR2, has a 7.0 inch TFT 1280 x 720 display, and uses a 1800 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.
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Realistic ceiling: NES, GBA, SMS run fine, SNES can be playable but usually laggy, PS1 unplayable
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Actions ATJ2279B |
|---|---|
| CPU | Actions ATJ2279B |
| GPU | "Built in GPU" |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Screen size | 7.0 inch |
| Screen type | TFT |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| PPI | 209.8 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 1800 mAh |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | ❌ |
| Speakers | Single Mono Rear facing |
| Charge port | Mini USB |
| Video output | AV Out |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 239 mm x 113 mm x 15 mm |
| Weight | 290 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black/Blue/Red |
Pros & cons
👎 Cons
- Not true analogs (mapped to face buttons), bad viewing angles, separated d-pad, weak performance
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Often sold by: Aliexpress
Notes
Can't find specs of internals but this seems to just be a reshelling of a PowKiddy X16