Overview
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 Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $45.
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Actions Semiconductor ATM7051
- RAM
- 128 MB LPDDR2
- Battery
- 2500 mAh
- Weight
- 190 grams
- OS
- "Linux"
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESGood
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Good
- Mid-genlimited
- N64Limited
- DSLimited
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Most of games are playeable but with some control problems and some with lags" - Anonymous
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
- 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
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Specifications
General
- Released
- January 2022
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- "Linux"
- Price range
- Ultra Budget
Display
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 480 x 272 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 128.3 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Actions Semiconductor ATM7051
- CPU
- Cortex-A9, 4 cores, 900 MHz
- GPU
- PowerVR SGX540, 500 MHz
- RAM
- 128 MB LPDDR2 LPDDR2
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2500 mAh
- Weight
- 190 grams
- Dimensions
- 170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Single
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the PowKiddy X39 emulate?
The PowKiddy X39 plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Can the PowKiddy X39 play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the PowKiddy X39 is rated good in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the PowKiddy X39 play N64 games?
Not well. N64 performance on the PowKiddy X39 is rated poor. Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Most of games are playeable but with some control problems and some with lags" - Anonymous
How much does the PowKiddy X39 cost?
The PowKiddy X39 typically sells for around $45, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the PowKiddy X39 run?
The PowKiddy X39 ships with "Linux".
What screen does the PowKiddy X39 have?
It has a 4.3 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 480 x 272 at 128.3 PPI.
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