BOYHOM
X6
- Price
- $25
- OS
- Linux (RTOS)
- Released
- Jul 2023
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
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Device comparison
BOYHOM X6 vs. PowKiddy V90
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- X6
- Newer model
- X6
Main differences
- BOYHOM X6 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy V90.
- BOYHOM X6 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS); PowKiddy V90 runs NxHope.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy V90
- Price
- $40
- OS
- NxHope
- Released
- Jun 2020
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 115 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | X6 | PowKiddy V90 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $40 |
| OS | Linux (RTOS) | NxHope |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S | Allwinner F1C100S |
| CPU | Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S | ARM926EJ-S |
| GPU | "Video Engine" | 2D accelerator |
| RAM | ? DDR (2?) | 32 MB SDRAM |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2000 mAh | 1020 mAh BL-5C |
| Weight | ? | 115 grams |
| Dimensions | ? | 82 mm x 80 mm x 24 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- X6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PowKiddy V90 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- X6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy V90 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- X6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PowKiddy V90 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- X6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy V90 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy V90 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy V90 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the BOYHOM X6 and the PowKiddy V90?
- BOYHOM X6 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy V90. BOYHOM X6 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS); PowKiddy V90 runs NxHope.
- Which is cheaper, the BOYHOM X6 or the PowKiddy V90?
- The BOYHOM X6 is the cheaper of the two at around $25, roughly $15 less than the PowKiddy V90 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the BOYHOM X6 or the PowKiddy V90?
- The BOYHOM X6 is the newer model, released in 2023.
