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JinXing Digital JXD S601

JinXing Digital · Handheld 2012 Active 7

JinXing Digital JXD S601 is a gaming handheld launched in 2012. Powered by Cortex-A9 (4-core, 1 GHz), 512 MB DDR3 RAM and Mali-400 MP4 GPU. Features a 4.3" Touchscren display (480 x 272). 2300 mAh battery and WiFi 3. Runs Android 2.3.

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JinXing Digital JXD S601 is a gaming handheld launched in 2012. Powered by Cortex-A9 (4-core, 1 GHz), 512 MB DDR3 RAM and Mali-400 MP4 GPU. Features a 4.3" Touchscren display (480 x 272). 2300 mAh battery and WiFi 3. Runs Android 2.3.

The JinXing Digital JXD S601 is a horizontal Android handheld launched in 2012, built around a quad-core Cortex-A9 processor clocked at 1.0 GHz, paired with a Mali-400 MP4 GPU running at 533 MHz and 512 MB of DDR3 RAM. Although it is now discontinued, it remains an interesting piece of the early Android gaming handheld era.

On paper, the emulation list is generous: Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, NES and SNES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, PlayStation, as well as Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast and PlayStation Portable. The 8-bit and 16-bit systems are a natural fit for this hardware, while the more demanding platforms such as Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and PSP put real pressure on the 512 MB of RAM and the Android 2.3 base, so they are best approached with moderate expectations.

The 4.3-inch touchscreen runs at 480 x 272, with a density of 128.3 ppi and a 30:17 aspect ratio. The resolution is modest, but it suits low-resolution retro content well, and touch input helps with navigating Android and playing Nintendo DS titles. Brightness is adjusted through the menu.

On the controls side, the D-pad uses separated buttons and sits in the upper position, with the single analog slidepad placed below it. Four face buttons, L1 and R1 shoulder buttons, Menu and ESC keys and dedicated volume buttons round out the layout. There is no rumble. The plastic body measures 172 x 75 x 20 mm and weighs just 194 g.

The 2300 mAh battery charges through a Mini USB port. Connectivity includes WiFi 3, USB-OTG, AV out for connecting to a TV and a 3.5mm headphone jack, plus a rear camera. The 4 GB of storage is complemented by microSD card support.

The operating system is Android 2.3, and the modding policy is permissive, leaving room to experiment with alternative software and emulators.

Ideal for: collectors of early Android handhelds, fans of classic 8-bit and 16-bit emulation, and players looking for a lightweight retro device with a touchscreen and TV output.
Specs for: JXD S601 - Black
Model
Cortex-A9
Architecture
Cortex-A9
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.0 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Mali-400 MP4
GPU Cores
4
GPU Frequency
533 MHz
Capacity
512 MB
Technology
DDR3
Size
4.3
Technology
Touchscreen
Resolution
480 x 272
Pixel Density (PPI)
128.30
Aspect Ratio
30:17
Capacity
2300 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single slidepad
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Separated Buttons
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1
Extra Buttons
Menu, ESC
Ports
USB-OTG
Wi-Fi
WiFi 3
Charge Port
Mini USB
Video Output
AV Out
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Internal Storage
4 GB
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Android
OS Version
2.3
Dimensions
172 mm x 75 mm x 20 mm
Weight
194 g
Body Material
Plastic
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Modding officially supported

The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.

Nintendo · 7 platforms

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Sega · 2 platforms

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Sony · 2 platforms

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • quad-core Cortex-A9 cpu
  • touchscreen
  • wide platform list
  • AV out for TV play
  • microSD support
  • lightweight 194 g body

Cons

  • outdated Android 2.3
  • low 480 x 272 resolution
  • single analog slidepad
  • only two shoulder buttons
  • no rumble
  • discontinued

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