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PowKiddy A20

Powkiddy · Handheld 2021 Active 3

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$110.00

PowKiddy A20 is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2021. Powered by S905D3 (4-core, 1.91 GHz), 2GB DDR4 RAM and Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480, 4:3). 3000 mAh battery and Bluetooth. Runs Android.

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PowKiddy A20 is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2021. Powered by S905D3 (4-core, 1.91 GHz), 2GB DDR4 RAM and Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480, 4:3). 3000 mAh battery and Bluetooth. Runs Android.

The PowKiddy A20 is a vertical retro handheld released in 2021 that focuses on compactness without giving up a capable hardware platform. At its core sits the Amlogic S905D3 SoC, with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.9 GHz, the Mali-G31 MP2 GPU at 800 MHz and 2 GB of DDR4 RAM.

On the emulation side, classic 8-bit and 16-bit systems such as NES, SNES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, the Game Boy family, PC Engine or arcade games via MAME and Final Burn Neo run without trouble, as do PlayStation and Nintendo DS. Nintendo 64, PSP and Dreamcast are playable and mark the device's practical limit; more demanding platforms such as Sega Saturn or GameCube appear on the list but go beyond its comfort zone.

The 3.5-inch IPS screen offers a 640 x 480 resolution, a 4:3 aspect ratio, roughly 229 ppi and 60 Hz, covered by a plastic lens. The 4:3 format is a natural match for most retro games, avoiding distracting black bars.

Controls include a cross D-pad in the lower position, a single analog stick up top, six face buttons and shelf-style L1/R1 shoulder buttons, plus Home, Power, Reset and dedicated volume buttons; brightness is adjusted through a button combination. The plastic shell uses the same rubber coating as the PowKiddy RGB10 Max, and its 87 x 140 x 19 mm footprint and 185 g weight make it easy to carry. Audio comes from a single bottom-facing mono speaker, with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The 3000 mAh battery charges over USB-C, a port that also supports OTG. Connectivity covers WiFi, Bluetooth and Micro HDMI video output, while the 8 GB of internal storage can be expanded with a microSD card.

The console runs Android 9, and its modding policy is permissive, so users are free to experiment with emulators and system configuration.

Ideal for: players who want a compact vertical handheld, at a reference price of around 110 USD, that covers the whole retro spectrum up to N64, PSP and Dreamcast, with the bonus of video output to a TV.
Specs for: PowKiddy A20 - Black
Manufacturer
Amlogic
SoC
Amlogic S905D3
Model
S905D3
Architecture
Cortex-A55
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.9 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Mali-G31 MP2
GPU Frequency
800 MHz
Capacity
2 GB
Technology
DDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Plastic
Capacity
3000 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Upper
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Shelf
Extra Buttons
Home, Power, Volume +-, Reset
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Bottom facing
Ports
USB-C OTG
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
Micro HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Internal Storage
8 GB
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Android
OS Version
9
Dimensions
87 mm x 140 mm x 19 mm
Weight
185 g
Body Material
Plastic
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Modding officially supported

The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • N64
  • PSP and Dreamcast playable
  • 4:3 IPS screen
  • micro HDMI video output
  • WiFi and Bluetooth
  • microSD expansion
  • compact and light at 185 g

Cons

  • Loud and clicky buttons

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