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PowKiddy X18

PowKiddy X18 by PowKiddy, priced around $100, Clamshell retro handheld, running Android 7.0, powered by MediaTek MTK8163, with a 5.5 inch display

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Specifications

63 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 / 03
Price
$100
Pricing category
$100 - $150

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Clamshell
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black/Red
Dimensions
145 mm x 87 mm x 27 mm
Weight
296 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Android 7.0

Performance

System on a Chip
MediaTek MTK8163
CPU
Cortex-A53
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.3 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-T720 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
400 - 700 MHz
RAM
2 GB DDR3
Performance rating
8/10 · A-

Display

Screen size
5.5 inch
Screen type
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
1280 x 720
PPI
267.02 PPI
Aspect ratio
16:9
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Plastic

Battery & charging

Battery
5000 mAh
Charge port
Micro USB
Storage
Internal 16 GB & External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Middle, inner placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks Upper, outer placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal
Extra buttons
Power, Volume +-, Back, Home, Keymap, Task Manager
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth, WiFi
Video output
Mini HDMI
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front edge facing
Sensors
Gyroscope, Microphone

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
C
Nintendo 64
B
Dreamcast
C
PSP
D
Sega Saturn
D
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), Dreamcast & N64 (playable but can be laggy), PSP (most run fine but some are unplayable)

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $100
Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $100
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $100

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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 X18 is a retro handheld from PowKiddy.

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

The device runs Android 7.0, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the MediaTek MTK8163 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.

PowKiddy X18 — 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 X18 an official PowKiddy product?

The console database lists the PowKiddy X18 under the brand PowKiddy. It does not document whether the PowKiddy X18 is an officially licensed PowKiddy product.

When was the PowKiddy X18 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2019 / 03 and the price as $100 for the PowKiddy X18.

What chipset and how much RAM does the PowKiddy X18 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as MediaTek MTK8163, the CPU as Cortex-A53, and the RAM as 2 GB DDR3 for the PowKiddy X18.

What are the PowKiddy X18's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 145 mm x 87 mm x 27 mm, the weight as 296 grams, and the battery as 5000 mAh for the PowKiddy X18.

Which systems can the PowKiddy X18 emulate well?

The console database gives the PowKiddy X18 a grade of B+ or better for 6 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, and PlayStation 1.

Where can I buy the PowKiddy X18?

The marketplace rows shown for the PowKiddy X18 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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