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PowKiddy V90

Powkiddy · Released Jun 2020 ·

The PowKiddy V90 is a 2.8" IPS handheld from PowKiddy powered by the Allwinner F1C100S. It launched at around $40.

5.4
out of 10
$40
Launch price $40
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Pros

  • +Very affordable
  • +Screen is protected when not in use

Cons

  • Low resolution screen
  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • 2.8” screen might be too small for some
  • No Bluetooth
  • No video out, can't be connected to an external display

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvancePlayable
NESFull speed
SNESLimited
Nintendo 64Not supported
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSNot supported
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastNot supported
PlayStationNot supported
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPNot supported

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
Allwinner F1C100S
CPU
ARM926EJ-S, 1 cores, 533 Mhz - 702 MHz
GPU
2D accelerator
RAM
32 MB
Storage
External MicroSD Internal
Weight
115 g
Dimensions
82 x 80 x 24 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
2.8″
Resolution
320 x 240
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
1020 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
0
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Proprietary

Also plays natively: Proprietary

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build5.1
Screen7.0
Performance1.8

The PowKiddy V90 is a 2.8" IPS handheld from PowKiddy powered by the Allwinner F1C100S. It launched at around $40. It carries 32 MB of RAM and runs Proprietary. Highlights include: Very affordable; Screen is protected when not in use. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); 2.8” screen might be too small for some.