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PowKiddy V90S

Powkiddy · Handheld 2025 Active 4

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€38.75

$45 USD

PowKiddy V90S is a retro gaming handheld launched in 2025. Powered by A133 Plus (4-core, 2.0 GHz), 32MB SDRAM RAM and PowerVR GE8300 GPU. Features a 2.8" IPS LCD display (320 x 240, 4:3). 3000 mAh, Swappable battery. Runs Linux with NxHope support.

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PowKiddy V90S is a retro gaming handheld launched in 2025. Powered by A133 Plus (4-core, 2.0 GHz), 32MB SDRAM RAM and PowerVR GE8300 GPU. Features a 2.8" IPS LCD display (320 x 240, 4:3). 3000 mAh, Swappable battery. Runs Linux with NxHope support.

The PowKiddy V90S is a clamshell retro handheld launched in 2025, pairing the classic flip design with hardware capable of 3D emulation. Inside sits the Allwinner A133 Plus SoC, with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 - 2.0 GHz, a PowerVR GE8300 GPU at 660 MHz and 1 GB of DDR3 RAM.

This setup handles 8-bit and 16-bit systems, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo and Nintendo DS with ease, and runs PlayStation and Nintendo 64 at full speed. Sega Dreamcast and PlayStation Portable are mostly playable, while Sega Saturn is only somewhat playable. The platform list also includes rarities such as Arduboy, Pokémon Mini, Watara Supervision and Mega Duck.

The 3.5-inch IPS screen offers 640 x 480 resolution, a 4:3 aspect ratio and roughly 229 PPI, covered by OCA-laminated tempered glass. The 4:3 format suits most retro games naturally, and the 60 Hz refresh rate keeps motion smooth.

For controls, the V90S provides an upper-placed cross D-pad, four face buttons and four horizontal shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2), plus dedicated volume, power and reset buttons. There are no analog sticks, but rumble is included. The plastic body measures 89 x 85 x 26.5 mm.

The 3000 mAh battery is swappable, a rare perk in this class, and charging is handled through two top-facing USB-C ports. WiFi is available via a USB dongle, and storage relies on dual microSD slots. Audio comes from a single front-facing mono speaker.

The console runs Linux and supports the NxHope custom firmware, and modding is permitted, giving owners freedom to customize the system and update emulators.

Ideal for: players looking for a compact, affordable clamshell with a quality 4:3 screen, a swappable battery and solid emulation up to PlayStation and Nintendo 64.
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Manufacturer
Allwinner
SoC
Allwinner A133 Plus
Model
A133 Plus
Architecture
Cortex-A53
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.8 - 2.0 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
PowerVR GE8300
GPU Cores
1
GPU Frequency
660 MHz
Capacity
1 GB
Technology
DDR3
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
QVGA
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
3000 mAh
Analog Sticks
None
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2
Shoulder Orientation
Horizontal
Extra Buttons
Power, Reset, Volume +-
Additional Features
Rumble
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
WiFi support with USB dongle
Charge Port
USB-C x2
Charge Port Placement
Top facing
Card Support
Dual microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
NxHope
Dimensions
89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm
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

  • price/performance ratio
  • swappable battery
  • 640x480 4:3 ips screen
  • dual microSD slots
  • rumble
  • four shoulder buttons

Cons

  • No headphone jack

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