PowKiddy X35S
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The X35S is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2024 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, OTG, 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 | 1 GB LPDDR4X |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| PPI | 228.57 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD card |
| Connectivity | OTG, Bluetooth |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C Top facing |
| Video output | Mini HDMI |
| Audio out | Headphone Jack |
| Dimensions | 81 mm x 126 mm x 22 mm |
| Weight | 177 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Transparent Purple, Gray, Black, White, Orange |
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