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PowKiddy X16

Powkiddy · Handheld 2018 Active 4

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202.51 lei

$45 USD

PowKiddy X16 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2018. Powered by ATJ2279B (1-core, 600 MHz), 512MB DDR2 RAM and "Built in GPU" GPU. Features a 7" TFT LCD display (800 x 480, 5:3). 1800 mAh battery. Runs Linux with µC/OS-II support.

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PowKiddy X16 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2018. Powered by ATJ2279B (1-core, 600 MHz), 512MB DDR2 RAM and "Built in GPU" GPU. Features a 7" TFT LCD display (800 x 480, 5:3). 1800 mAh battery. Runs Linux with µC/OS-II support.

The PowKiddy X16 is a budget horizontal handheld released in 2018, built around the Actions ATJ2279B, a single-core MIPS SoC clocked between 450 and 600 MHz, paired with 512 MB of DDR2 RAM and a built-in GPU. It is an entry-level device: NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Sega Master System and Game Gear titles run fine, and the supported platform list also includes Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Capcom Play System 1 and 2 and Final Burn Neo. SNES can be playable but is usually laggy, while PlayStation, although listed, is effectively unplayable.

The screen is the headline feature: a 7-inch TFT panel with an 800 x 480 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio and 60 Hz refresh rate, at roughly 133 ppi. The large surface makes retro games easy to follow, but image quality is SD-class, viewing angles are poor, and there is only a protector film in front of the panel rather than a dedicated lens.

For controls, the X16 offers separated directional buttons in the upper position, four face buttons, L1 and R1 shoulders and dual symmetric slidepads. These are not true analogs, as they are mapped to the face buttons. There are dedicated Power, Menu, Reset and volume buttons, but no rumble. The plastic body measures 240 x 112 x 15 mm and weighs 286 g.

The battery is rated at 1800 mAh and charges over Micro USB. Connectivity includes AV out for hooking the console up to a TV and a 3.5mm headphone jack, while audio comes from a single rear-facing mono speaker. Storage is handled via microSD, with 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB variants.

The operating system is µC/OS-II, a simple platform with brightness adjusted through the menu. Modding is permitted, but the experience remains basic and focused on quickly launching classic games.

Ideal for: budget-minded players who want a big screen for NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance and 8-bit Sega titles, or anyone looking for a simple retro console that can also be connected to a TV via AV out.
Specs for: PowKiddy X16 - Black
Manufacturer
Actions Semiconductor
SoC
Actions ATJ2279B
Model
ATJ2279B
Architecture
Actions ATJ2279B
Cores
1
Threads
1
Frequency
450 - 600 MHz
Instruction Set
MIPS
Chipset
Built in GPU
Capacity
512 MB
Technology
DDR2
Size
7.0
Technology
TFT
Resolution
800 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
133.28
Aspect Ratio
5:3
Lens
None (Protector only)
Capacity
1800 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual slidepads
Stick Placement
Symmetric
D-Pad
Separated Buttons
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1
Extra Buttons
Power, Menu, Reset, Volume +-
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Rear facing
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
AV Out
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Internal Storage
4 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
µC/OS-II
Custom OS Support
µC/OS-II
Dimensions
240 mm x 112 mm x 15 mm
Weight
286 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.

Arcade · 3 platforms

CAP Capcom Play System 1
CAP Capcom Play System 2
FIN Final Burn Neo

Nintendo · 5 platforms

GB GB
GBC GBC
NES NES
GBA GBA
SNE SNES

Sega · 3 platforms

GG GG
SMS SMS
MD MD

Sony · 1 platform

PS1 PS1

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Big screen

Cons

  • Not true analogs (mapped to face buttons)
  • bad viewing angles
  • separated d-pad
  • performance issues

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