PowKiddy X2
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PowKiddy X2 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by RK3128 (4-core, 1.3 GHz), 512MB RAM and Mali-400 MP2 GPU. Features a 7" IPS LCD display (1024 x 600, 128:75). 3000 mAh battery. Runs Linux.
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PowKiddy X2 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by RK3128 (4-core, 1.3 GHz), 512MB RAM and Mali-400 MP2 GPU. Features a 7" IPS LCD display (1024 x 600, 128:75). 3000 mAh battery. Runs Linux.
This hardware places it in entry-level territory, yet it covers a vast classic library. 8-bit and 16-bit systems such as NES, SNES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Neo Geo and arcade games via MAME and Final Burn Neo are its comfort zone, and even SNES Super FX titles and 3D PlayStation games run at 60 FPS. PlayStation is the realistic ceiling: there is no Nintendo 64 emulator built in.
The 7-inch IPS panel, with a 1024 x 600 resolution (around 170 ppi) and a 60 Hz refresh rate, is the console's headline feature, delivering a big, clear picture. The screen sits behind a plastic lens, and brightness is adjusted through the menu.
On the controls side, the X2 offers dual analog sticks in an asymmetric layout, a D-pad made of separated buttons placed in the lower position, four face buttons and L1 and R1 shoulder buttons. Dedicated Function, Reset, Power and volume buttons round things out. The body is made of plastic, and there is no rumble.
The 3000 mAh battery charges over micro USB (the unit has two micro USB ports). Connectivity includes HDMI video output for playing on a TV, two USB host ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack and dual stereo bottom-facing speakers. Games are stored on a microSD card.
The console runs Linux with RetroArch as its frontend, and modding is permitted. Beyond the classic consoles, it also supports platforms such as PC Engine CD, WonderSwan, Neo Geo Pocket Color, OpenBOR and ScummVM.
Ideal for: players who want a big, affordable screen for retro games up to PlayStation, including TV play over HDMI, without spending on an expensive device.
- Manufacturer
- Rockchip
- SoC
- Rockchip RK3128
- Model
- RK3128
- Architecture
- Cortex-A7
- Cores
- 4
- Threads
- 4
- Frequency
- 1.3 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-400 MP2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 500 MHz
- Capacity
- 512 MB
- Size
- 7.0
- Technology
- IPS
- Resolution
- 1024 x 600
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 169.55
- Aspect Ratio
- 128:75
- Lens
- Plastic
- Capacity
- 3000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Separated Buttons
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1
- Extra Buttons
- Function, Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Bottom facing
- Ports
- USB Host x2
- Charge Port
- Micro USB x2
- Video Output
- HDMI
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Card Support
- microSD
- Operating System
- RetroArch
- Custom OS Support
- RetroArch
- Body Material
- Plastic
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
- large 7-inch IPS screen
- HDMI video output
- dual analog sticks
- two USB host ports
- stereo speakers
- smooth 3D PS1 emulation
Cons
- only 512 MB RAM
- no built-in N64 emulator
- only L1/R1 shoulder buttons
- micro USB charging
- plastic screen lens
- no rumble
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Compliance & Safety
PowKiddy X2 — 5 marks declared by manufacturer
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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