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PowKiddy Q90

PowKiddy Q90 by PowKiddy, priced around $41, Horizontal retro handheld, running NxHope, powered by Allwinner F1C100S, with a 2.8 inch display

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Specifications

59 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
PowKiddy
Release Date
2019 / 12
Price
$41
Pricing category
$0 - $50

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Transparent, Blue
Dimensions
135 mm x 61 mm x 15 mm
Weight
Not documented
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
NxHope

Performance

System on a Chip
Allwinner F1C100S
CPU
ARM926EJ-S
CPU cores
1 Core
CPU threads
1 Thread
CPU clock speed
533 Mhz - 702 MHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
320 MHz
RAM
32 MB SDRAM
Performance rating
4/10 · C+

Display

Screen size
2.8 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
320 x 240
PPI
133.33 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Plastic

Battery & charging

Battery
1500 mAh BP-4L (Swappable)
Charge port
USB-C
Storage
Internal & External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Single slidepad Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1
Extra buttons
Exit, Backup
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Wheel
Brightness control
Button Combination
Power control
Switch

Connectivity

Connectivity
Not documented
Video output
Not documented
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Dual Stereo Rear facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
B
Super Nintendo
C
PlayStation 1
D
Nintendo DS
F
Nintendo 64
F
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Sega Saturn
F
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
GBA mostly runs fine, some non-FX SNES & 2D PS1 runs ok but can be laggy

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
$41
Aliexpress
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$41
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$41

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Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

PowKiddy Q90 is a retro handheld from PowKiddy.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs NxHope, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Allwinner F1C100S chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

0 to X
0 to X

2016 •Nintendo Entertainment System

Based on a hit internet phenomenon, 0-to-X is an addictive puzzler developed by nemesys. In addition to tile mashing fun, the game features an amazing...

10-Pin Bowling
10-Pin Bowling

1999 •Game Boy

Congratulations! You now own your very own bowling alley, in the palm of your hand! Imagine going for a 7-10 split, or trying for that perfect game wh...

10-Yard Fight
10-Yard Fight

1985 •Nintendo Entertainment System

You're the quarterback in this amazingly real football game! Enjoy realistic grid iron action as you move your team up and down the field to victory!...

100 Bullets
100 Bullets

Unknown year •Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii

Part hard-boiled crime story, part paranoid espionage thriller, 100 Bullets follows what happens when people from all walks of life meet Agent Graves,...

1007 Bolts
1007 Bolts

2015 •Nintendo Entertainment System

So you've pissed off the Gods... Now what? Your options are limited. You can beg for mercy or try bargaining with the devil. Maybe standing around in...

16Bit Rhythm Land
16Bit Rhythm Land

2019 •Sega Genesis

This product is a 16-bit game cassette that lets you enjoy in Mega Drive. The 16Bit Rhythm Land incorporates FM sound source widely used in games and...

PowKiddy Q90 — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the PowKiddy Q90 an official PowKiddy product?

The console database lists the PowKiddy Q90 under the brand PowKiddy. It does not document whether the PowKiddy Q90 is an officially licensed PowKiddy product.

When was the PowKiddy Q90 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2019 / 12 and the price as $41 for the PowKiddy Q90.

What chipset and how much RAM does the PowKiddy Q90 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Allwinner F1C100S, the CPU as ARM926EJ-S, and the RAM as 32 MB SDRAM for the PowKiddy Q90.

What are the PowKiddy Q90's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 135 mm x 61 mm x 15 mm and the battery as 1500 mAh BP-4L (Swappable) for the PowKiddy Q90. The weight is not documented in the console database.

Which systems can the PowKiddy Q90 emulate well?

The console database gives the PowKiddy Q90 a grade of B+ or better for 3 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Sega Genesis.

Where can I buy the PowKiddy Q90?

The marketplace rows shown for the PowKiddy Q90 are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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