Overview
The X6 is an ultra budget vertical retro handheld from BOYHOM with a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen and runs Linux (RTOS). It is best suited for Genesis, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Genesis. It typically sells for around $25.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
- RAM
- ? DDR (2?)
- Battery
- 2000 mAh
- Weight
- 161 grams
- OS
- Linux (RTOS)
Emulation
- Classicmixed
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESGood
- GBAGood
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1No
- Mid-genunsupported
- N64No
- DSNo
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Played on the BOYHOM X6
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Specifications
General
- Released
- July 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux (RTOS)
- Price range
- Ultra Budget
Display
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 228.57 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
- CPU
- Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S, 1 cores, 450 MHz
- GPU
- "Video Engine", ?
- RAM
- ? DDR (2?)
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- MIPS32
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2000 mAh, 3-5 hours
- Weight
- 161 grams
- Dimensions
- 130 x 95 x 20 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +/-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the BOYHOM X6 emulate?
The BOYHOM X6 plays systems up to Genesis at excellent quality. It is at its best with Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Can the BOYHOM X6 play Genesis games?
Yes. Genesis performance on the BOYHOM X6 is rated excellent in our catalog. Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the BOYHOM X6 play PS1 games?
No. PS1 is not supported on the BOYHOM X6. Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
How much does the BOYHOM X6 cost?
The BOYHOM X6 typically sells for around $25, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the BOYHOM X6 run?
The BOYHOM X6 ships with Linux (RTOS).
What screen does the BOYHOM X6 have?
It has a 3.5 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 640 x 480 at 228.57 PPI.
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Reviews
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