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V20

V20 by PowKiddy, priced around $55, Vertical retro handheld, running Linux (EmuELEC), powered by Allwinner A133 Plus, with a 3.5 inch display

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Specifications

60 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
2025 / 02
Price
$55
Pricing category
$050 - $75

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Vertical
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Yellow, White, Transparent Black
Dimensions
85.3 mm x 133 mm x 23 - 27 mm
Weight
Not documented
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux (EmuELEC)

Performance

System on a Chip
Allwinner A133 Plus
CPU
Cortex-A53
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.8 GHz - 2.0 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
PowerVR GE8300
GPU cores
1 Core
GPU clock speed
660 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3
Performance rating
10/10 · A+

Display

Screen size
3.5 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
PPI
228.57 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
5000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Bottom facing
Storage
Dual External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Lower placement
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
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
USB-C OTG
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
A-
Nintendo 64
B
Dreamcast
B
PSP
B-
Sega Saturn
C
GameCube
D-
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
N64, PSP & Dreamcast playable but not all at full speed

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $55
PowKiddy
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $55
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
 $55
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $55

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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.

V20 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 (EmuELEC), which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Allwinner A133 Plus 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.

16 Tales: Vol. 2
16 Tales: Vol. 2

1996 •PlayStation 1

16 Tales is a series of educational video games developed by The Lightspan Partnership starting in 1996. Each game consists of four 15-minute video pr...

Game Details Buy On Amazon
16-Bit Xmas 2011
16-Bit Xmas 2011

2011 •Super Nintendo

Gather up all of your best friends for the first SNES homebrew game by RetroZone, Christmas Craze, written by Shiru. Dodge aliens and grab gifts or fi...

Game Details Buy On Amazon

V20 — 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 V20 an official PowKiddy product?

The console database lists the V20 under the brand PowKiddy. It does not document whether the V20 is an officially licensed PowKiddy product.

When was the V20 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2025 / 02 and the price as $55 for the V20.

What chipset and how much RAM does the V20 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Allwinner A133 Plus, the CPU as Cortex-A53, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3 for the V20.

What are the V20's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 85.3 mm x 133 mm x 23 - 27 mm and the battery as 5000 mAh for the V20. The weight is not documented in the console database.

Which systems can the V20 emulate well?

The console database gives the V20 a grade of B+ or better for 7 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, and Nintendo DS.

Where can I buy the V20?

The marketplace rows shown for the V20 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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