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 |
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$25 |
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Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$25 |
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Aliexpress 2
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$25 |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$25 |
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X6 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.
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.
Playable games: awaiting data
No synced games available for this console yet. Games are listed here only when the compatibility matrix links them to a system this handheld runs at a B grade or better, so this section stays empty rather than showing games we cannot back up.
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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