PowKiddy X55
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The PowKiddy X55 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2023 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the RockChip RK3566 with 2 GB LPDDR4X, has a 5.5 inch IPS 1280 x 720 display, and uses a 4000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is DS full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi, Bluetooth.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Nintendo DS at full speed, and pushes as far as Sega Saturn with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3566 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR4X |
| Screen size | 5.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| PPI | 267.02 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Cooling | Heatshield |
| Storage | Internal 16 GB (eMMC?), Dual External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Bluetooth |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| Charge port | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Video output | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Dimensions | 212.5 mm x 94.5 mm x 19 mm |
| Weight | 293 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Blue |
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