PowKiddy X28
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PowKiddy X28 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by Tiger T618 (8-core, 2.0 GHz), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 MP2 GPU. Features a 5.5" Touchscreen, IPS LCD display (1280 x 720, 16:9). 5000 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android.
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PowKiddy X28 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by Tiger T618 (8-core, 2.0 GHz), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 MP2 GPU. Features a 5.5" Touchscreen, IPS LCD display (1280 x 720, 16:9). 5000 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0. Runs Android.
The 5.5-inch IPS touchscreen offers a 1280 x 720 resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 60 Hz refresh rate and roughly 267 ppi. Tempered glass with OCA lamination keeps reflections down and the image crisp, and the widescreen format suits PSP, Dreamcast and Android apps well.
On the controls side, the X28 provides symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3, a cross D-pad placed up top, four face buttons and L1, R1, L2, R2 shoulder buttons in a vertical orientation. Dedicated Home, Back, App drawer and screen mapping buttons are included, along with rumble, gyroscope, compass, microphone and GPS. The plastic body measures 207.6 x 80.7 x 26.9 mm and weighs 296 g, while front-facing dual stereo speakers project sound straight at the player.
The 5000 mAh battery is paired with active cooling via a fan and ventilation cutouts. Connectivity covers WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, two USB-C ports, Mini HDMI video output for TV play and a 3.5mm headphone jack, all positioned on the top edge.
The console runs Android 11 with 64 GB of eMMC storage, expandable via microSD. Modding is permitted, so you are free to install emulators, front-ends and apps from the Android ecosystem to tailor the experience.
Ideal for: players looking for a horizontal Android handheld in the $150–200 price range that comfortably emulates N64, PSP and Dreamcast, with HDMI output, a touchscreen and a full control layout.
- Manufacturer
- Unisoc
- SoC
- Unisoc Tiger T618
- Model
- Tiger T618
- Architecture
- 2x Cortex-A75, 6x Cortex-A55
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-G52 MP2
- GPU Cores
- 2
- GPU Frequency
- 850 MHz
- Capacity
- 4 GB
- Frequency
- 3732 MT/s
- Technology
- LPDDR4X
- Size
- 5.5
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720
- Quality
- HD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 267.02
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Volume +-, Home, Back, App drawer, Screen mapping button
- Additional Features
- Compass, Gyroscope, Microphone, Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- Mini HDMI
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 64 GB
- Card Support
- eMMC, microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 11
- Dimensions
- 207.6 mm x 80.7 mm x 26.9 mm
- Weight
- 296 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Fan, Ventilation cutouts
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
- strong N64
- PSP and Dreamcast emulation
- laminated 720p IPS touchscreen
- dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- active fan cooling
- Mini HDMI video output
- rumble and gyroscope
Cons
- only 4 GB RAM
- PS2 barely playable
- limited GameCube compatibility
- eMMC storage
- plastic body
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Compliance & Safety
PowKiddy X28 — 7 marks declared by manufacturer
Regulatory
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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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Wireless
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Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
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