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PowKiddy X35H

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The X35H is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2025 by the Chinese manufacturer PowKiddy. It is built around the RockChip RK3566 with 1 GB LPDDR4X, has a 3.5 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 3000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is DS full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, 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.

A
GB
A
NES
A
Genesis
A
GBA
A
SNES
A
PS1
A
DS
B+
N64
B
Dreamcast
B-
PSP
C
Saturn
D
GameCube
D-
3DS
F
Wii
D-
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed

Specifications

Chip (SoC)RockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A55
GPUMali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB LPDDR4X
Screen size3.5 inch
Screen typeIPS
Resolution640 x 480
PPI228.57 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio4:3
Battery3000 mAh
Cooling
StorageDual External MicroSD
ConnectivityBluetooth
SpeakersDual Stereo Bottom facing
Charge portUSB-C x2 Top & Bottom facing
Video outputMini HDMI Top facing
Audio out3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Dimensions150 mm x 77 mm x 24 mm
Weight181 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsTransparent Blue, Transparent Black, Orange, White

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from $60

$60

Often sold by: PowKiddy

See also

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