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Overview
The V90S is an ultra budget clamshell retro handheld from PowKiddy with a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen and runs Linux. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to Dreamcast.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Weight
- 186 grams
- OS
- Linux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSExcellent
- PSPGood
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
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Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- May 2025
- Type
- Handheld, Clamshell
- Operating system
- Linux
- Custom firmware
- Knulli
- 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
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.0 GHz
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8300, 660 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3 DDR3
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3000 mAh, 6 hours
- Weight
- 186 grams
- Dimensions
- 89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Power, Reset, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the PowKiddy V90S emulate?
The PowKiddy V90S plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the PowKiddy V90S play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the PowKiddy V90S is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the PowKiddy V90S play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the PowKiddy V90S is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the PowKiddy V90S cost?
The PowKiddy V90S typically sells for around $45, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the PowKiddy V90S run?
The PowKiddy V90S ships with Linux and also supports Knulli.
Can I track my play time on the PowKiddy V90S?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for Knulli and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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