Good for
Genesis, Game Boy, NES
Support listed to
Genesis
OS
Linux (RTOS)
Released
Jul 2023
Where to buy
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.
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Emulation
Handles all 5 supported systems at good or excellent quality.
Mid-generation systems
Unsupported0 of 5 systems listed as playable or better
Modern systems
Unsupported0 of 4 systems listed as playable or better
Classic systems
Mixed5 of 6 systems listed as playable or better
Sixth-generation systems
Unsupported0 of 3 systems listed as playable or better
Emulation source notes
- 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
Specifications
Display
Screen
3.5 inch
Aspect ratio
4:3
Resolution
640 x 480
Pixel density
228.57 PPI
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Performance
Chipset
Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPU
Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPU clock
450 MHz
CPU cores
1
CPU threads
1
GPU
"Video Engine"
GPU clock
?
RAM
? DDR (2?)
Storage
External MicroSD
Architecture
MIPS32
Build
Battery
2000 mAh
Battery life
3-5 hours
Weight
250 grams
Dimensions
?
Material
Plastic
Speaker
Front
Charge port
USB-C
Controls
D-pad
Left
Thumbsticks
Symmetrical
Extra buttons
Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +/-
Features
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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