Good for
Genesis, Game Boy, NES
Support listed to
Genesis
OS
Linux (RTOS)
Released
Jul 2023
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
Dimensions
?
Material
Plastic
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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