PowKiddy X39
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The PowKiddy X39 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2022 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the Actions Semiconductor ATM7051 with 128 MB LPDDR2, has a 4.3 inch IPS 480 x 272 display, and uses a 2500 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is GBA full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Game Boy Advance at full speed, and pushes as far as PlayStation 1 with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: SNES & PS1 almost all full speed except for slight lag on a few FX chip SNES games and 3D PS1 games
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Actions Semiconductor ATM7051 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
| RAM | 128 MB LPDDR2 |
| Screen size | 4.3 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| PPI | 128.3 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | USB-A x2 |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | Mini HDMI |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black |
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