Device comparison

PowKiddy V90 vs. BOYHOM X6

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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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.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy V90

Details
Price
$40
OS
NxHope
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
115 grams

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BOYHOM

X6

Details
Price
$25
OS
Linux (RTOS)
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy V90X6
Price$40$25
OSNxHopeLinux (RTOS)
Screen2.8 inch3.5 inch
Resolution320 x 240640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner F1C100SActions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPUARM926EJ-SActions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
GPU2D accelerator"Video Engine"
RAM32 MB SDRAM? DDR (2?)
Battery1020 mAh BL-5C2000 mAh
Weight115 grams?
Dimensions82 mm x 80 mm x 24 mm?

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy V90X6
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • PowKiddy V90 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 DS: Nintendo DS: 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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 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 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy V90 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy V90 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • X6 PS1: Sony Playstation: 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 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy V90 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy V90 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy V90 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
  • X6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy V90 and the BOYHOM X6?
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 PowKiddy V90 or the BOYHOM X6?
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 PowKiddy V90 or the BOYHOM X6?
The BOYHOM X6 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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