V10
V10 by PowKiddy, priced around $40, Vertical retro handheld, running Linux, powered by Rockchip RK3326, with a 3.5 inch display
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Specifications
58 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
- 2024 / 06
- Price
- $40
- Pricing category
- $0 - $50
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Vertical
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- White, Khaki, Transparent White, Transparent Black, Transparent Purple
- Dimensions
- 94 mm x 103.2 mm x 22.5 mm
- Weight
- Not documented
- Cooling
- Not documented
Operating system
- Operating System
- Linux
Performance
- System on a Chip
- Rockchip RK3326
- CPU
- Cortex-A35
- CPU cores
- 4 Cores
- CPU threads
- 4 Threads
- CPU clock speed
- 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- Architecture
- ARM
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2
- GPU cores
- 2 Cores
- GPU clock speed
- 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Performance rating
- 9/10 · A
Display
- Screen size
- 3.5 inch
- Screen type
- IPS
- Resolution
- 480 x 320
- PPI
- 164.83 PPI
- Aspect ratio
- 3:2
- Screen refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Screen lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 3000 mAh (Swappable)
- Charge port
- USB-C x2 Top facing
- Storage
- External MicroSD
Controls
- D-pad
- Cross Upper placement
- Analogs
- Not documented
- Face buttons
- 4 Buttons
- Shoulder buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal, Shelf
- Extra buttons
- Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Dedicated Buttons
- Brightness control
- Not documented
- Power control
- Button
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- WiFi support with USB dongle
- Video output
- Not documented
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
- Speaker
- Single Mono Front 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
- A
- Nintendo DS
- B
- Nintendo 64
- C
- Dreamcast
- C
- PSP
- C
- 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), 2D PSP mostly playable but 3D PSP needs frameskip, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable for easier to emulate games
Where To Buy
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Amazon
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$40 |
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AliExpress
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$40 |
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Alibaba
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$40 |
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V10 Buying Guides & Comparisons
Where this handheld is ranked against the alternatives, and the head-to-heads that compare it directly.
Quick Take
The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.
V10 is a retro handheld from PowKiddy.
Its vertical 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 RK3326 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.
1994 •Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo
3 Ninjas Kick Back is a beat 'em up platform game for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in 1994 and was developed...
1994 •Game Boy
The third game of the Tama and Friends series on the game boy. This is a puzzle/adventure game where you solve puzzles while exploring a small town.
1987 •Nintendo Entertainment System
The battle of a lifetime comes alive in 3-D! The wildest of the space cowboys is out looking for adventure. Now he's got it and he needs your help. A...
1992 •Game Boy
3-Fun Yosou Umaban Club is a horse racing betting game that was released exclusively in Japan. The player takes turns betting on horses to see who wil...
Unknown year •PlayStation 1
Take on the role of a castaway on a wrecked container ship. Survive for 30 days, battle storms, hunt animals, build shelter, and maintain your mental...
2018 •Sega Genesis
In 1988, SEGA released the Megadrive home console in Japan. In 1989, the machine was released in the USA under the name Sega Genesis. To convince play...
1999 •Nintendo 64, PlayStation 1
RACING and SHOOT-EM UP ACTION in a world submerged beneath oceans of water. Mount your hoverbike and lay waste to your opponents with lethal weapons a...
1996 •PlayStation 1, Sega Saturn
Crystal Dynamics presents the most realistic baseball video game ever published. Real Motion Control 3D technology serves up incredibly life-like 3D p...
1989 •Nintendo Entertainment System
This is an adaptation of Blockout, which in itself is a 3D version of Tetris. This is emphasized with the cartridge itself, having the artwork ripped...
1997 •PlayStation 1
Baby Universe is an experiment in visuals. It consists of different worlds with digital kaleidoscopes. One of them, a 3D Kaleidoscope, is floating in...
V10 — 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 V10 an official PowKiddy product?
The console database lists the V10 under the brand PowKiddy. It does not document whether the V10 is an officially licensed PowKiddy product.
When was the V10 released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as 2024 / 06 and the price as $40 for the V10.
What chipset and how much RAM does the V10 have?
The console database lists the system on a chip as Rockchip RK3326, the CPU as Cortex-A35, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3 for the V10.
What are the V10's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the dimensions as 94 mm x 103.2 mm x 22.5 mm and the battery as 3000 mAh (Swappable) for the V10. The weight is not documented in the console database.
Which systems can the V10 emulate well?
The console database gives the V10 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 V10?
The marketplace rows shown for the V10 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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