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X6

X6 by BOYHOM, priced around $25, Vertical retro handheld, running Linux (RTOS), powered by Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S, with a 3.5 inch display

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Specifications

57 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
BOYHOM
Release Date
2023 / 07
Price
$25
Pricing category
$0 - $50

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Vertical
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Green, Black, White
Dimensions
Not documented
Weight
Not documented
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux (RTOS)

Performance

System on a Chip
Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPU
Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPU cores
1 Core
CPU threads
1 Thread
CPU clock speed
450 MHz
Architecture
MIPS32
GPU
"Video Engine"
GPU cores
Not documented
GPU clock speed
Not documented
RAM
? DDR (2?)
Performance rating
5/10 · B-

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
Plastic

Battery & charging

Battery
2000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Top facing
Storage
External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Upper placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1 Shelf
Extra buttons
Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +/-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
Not documented
Video output
AV Out
Audio output
Not documented
Speaker
Single Mono Front facing
Sensors
Microphone

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
B
Super Nintendo
B
PlayStation 1
F
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 and SNES mostly playable, PS1 and above unplayable

Where To Buy

Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.

Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $25
Aliexpress
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 $25
Aliexpress 2
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 $25
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $25

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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.

X6 is a retro handheld from BOYHOM.

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

The device runs Linux (RTOS), which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S 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.

X6 — 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 X6 an official BOYHOM product?

The console database lists the X6 under the brand BOYHOM. It does not document whether the X6 is an officially licensed BOYHOM product.

When was the X6 released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2023 / 07 and the price as $25 for the X6.

What chipset and how much RAM does the X6 have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S, the CPU as Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S, and the RAM as ? DDR (2?) for the X6.

What are the X6's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the battery as 2000 mAh for the X6. The dimensions and the weight are not documented in the console database.

Which systems can the X6 emulate well?

The console database gives the X6 a grade of B+ or better for 3 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Sega Genesis.

Where can I buy the X6?

The marketplace rows shown for the X6 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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