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Overview
The PowKiddy X55 is a budget horizontal retro handheld from PowKiddy with a 5.5-inch 1280×720 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux (JELOS). It is best suited for PSP, DS, PS1, GBA, with support listed up to Dreamcast.
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3566
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR4X
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- Weight
- 293 grams
- OS
- Linux (JELOS)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSExcellent
- PSPGood
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- WiiNo
- PS2Limited
- Modernlimited
- 3DSLimited
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- 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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Install the plugin for Knulli, Batocera, or ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- May 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Linux (JELOS)
- Custom firmware
- Knulli, Batocera, ROCKNIX
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 267.02 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3566
- CPU
- Cortex-A55, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G52 2EE, 850 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
- Storage
- Internal 16 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 4000 mAh, 4-6 hours
- Weight
- 293 grams
- Dimensions
- 212.5 mm x 94.5 mm x 19 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Asymmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Potentiometer sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Power, Volume+-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the PowKiddy X55 emulate?
The PowKiddy X55 plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PSP, DS, PS1, GBA.
Can the PowKiddy X55 play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the PowKiddy X55 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 X55 play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the PowKiddy X55 is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the PowKiddy X55 cost?
The PowKiddy X55 typically sells for around $90, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the PowKiddy X55 run?
The PowKiddy X55 ships with Linux (JELOS) and also supports Knulli, Batocera, ROCKNIX.
Can I track my play time on the PowKiddy X55?
Yes. Install a retroshelf plugin (there's one for Knulli, Batocera, and ROCKNIX) and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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