
Good for
NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA
Support listed to
PS1
OS
"Linux"
Released
Jan 2022
The PowKiddy X39 is an ultra budget horizontal retro handheld from PowKiddy with a 4.3-inch 480×272 IPS screen and runs "Linux". It is best suited for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $45.
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Emulation
Supports 8 of 18 tested systems — 4 at excellent, 2 running well.
GBA, NES, SNES, Game Boy
PS1, Genesis
DS, N64
Specifications
Display
Screen
4.3 inch
Aspect ratio
16:9
Resolution
480 x 272
Pixel density
128.3 PPI
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Performance
Chipset
Actions Semiconductor ATM7051
CPU
Cortex-A9
CPU clock
900 MHz
CPU cores
4
CPU threads
4
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
GPU clock
500 MHz
RAM
128 MB LPDDR2
Storage
External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM
Build
Battery
2500 mAh
Weight
190 grams
Dimensions
170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm
Material
Plastic
Charge port
USB-C
Controls
Shoulder buttons
Inline
D-pad
Left
Thumbsticks
Single
Extra buttons
Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +-
Features
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