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PowKiddy X20

PowKiddy X20 by PowKiddy, priced around $70, Horizontal retro handheld, running Linux, powered by RockChip RK3128, with a 5.0 inch display

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Specifications

61 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
2020 / 10
Price
$70
Pricing category
$050 - $75

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Silver
Dimensions
193 mm x 85 mm x 18 mm
Weight
Not documented
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux

Performance

System on a Chip
RockChip RK3128
CPU
Cortex-A7
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.3 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
500 MHz
RAM
256 MB DDR3
Performance rating
6.5/10 · B

Display

Screen size
5.0 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
960 x 544
PPI
220.68 PPI
Aspect ratio
16:9
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Plastic

Battery & charging

Battery
2800 mAh
Charge port
Micro USB x2
Storage
Internal 128 MB & External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Separated Buttons Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1
Extra buttons
Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Switch

Connectivity

Connectivity
USB OTG
Video output
Mini HDMI
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Single Mono Rear facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
B
Nintendo DS
D
Nintendo 64
D
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
SNES FX & 3D PS1 (mostly 60 FPS, although some lag due to bad firmware, hardware shouldn't have a problem), N64 laggy

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
$70
Aliexpress (Official Store) 1, 2
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$70
Aliexpress 1, 2
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
$70
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
$70
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
$70

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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 X20 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 Linux, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the RockChip RK3128 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.

Zombie Nation
Zombie Nation

1990 •Nintendo Entertainment System

1999. What appeared to be a harmless meteorite crashing in the Nevada desert has turned out to be Darc Seed, an evil alien creature with horrible powe...

Zoom!
Zoom!

1988 •Sega Genesis

Zoom! is a puzzle game developed/released by Discovery Software in 1988. It features a 3D-like board the player moves around on. Up to two players may...

Zooming Secretary
Zooming Secretary

2012 •Nintendo Entertainment System

Part platformer, part puzzle, part workplace simulator and entirely satirical is what Zooming Secretary is. Playing the role of a secretary in her tri...

Zoop
Zoop

1995 •PlayStation 1, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo

Fast-paced action-puzzle game where the player eliminates colored shapes that are approaching his alter ego, another colored shape, before they reach...

PowKiddy X20 — 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 X20 an official PowKiddy product?

The console database lists the PowKiddy X20 under the brand PowKiddy. It does not document whether the PowKiddy X20 is an officially licensed PowKiddy product.

When was the PowKiddy X20 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2020 / 10 and the price as $70 for the PowKiddy X20.

What chipset and how much RAM does the PowKiddy X20 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3128, the CPU as Cortex-A7, and the RAM as 256 MB DDR3 for the PowKiddy X20.

What are the PowKiddy X20's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 193 mm x 85 mm x 18 mm and the battery as 2800 mAh for the PowKiddy X20. The weight is not documented in the console database.

Which systems can the PowKiddy X20 emulate well?

The console database gives the PowKiddy X20 a grade of B+ or better for 5 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, and Super Nintendo.

Where can I buy the PowKiddy X20?

The marketplace rows shown for the PowKiddy X20 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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