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PowKiddy X19

Powkiddy · Handheld 2019 Active 7

Reference Price

$52.00

PowKiddy X19 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by ATJ2279B (1-core, 600 MHz), 512MB DDR2 RAM and "Built in GPU" GPU. Features a 7" TFT LCD display (1280 x 720, 16:9). 1800 mAh battery. Runs Linux with µC/OS-II support.

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PowKiddy X19 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by ATJ2279B (1-core, 600 MHz), 512MB DDR2 RAM and "Built in GPU" GPU. Features a 7" TFT LCD display (1280 x 720, 16:9). 1800 mAh battery. Runs Linux with µC/OS-II support.

The PowKiddy X19 is a horizontal retro handheld released in 2019 by Powkiddy, positioned in the $50 - $75 budget bracket with a reference price of around $52. Internally it appears to be a reshell of the PowKiddy X16, built around the Actions ATJ2279B SoC: a single-core MIPS processor running at 450 - 600 MHz, paired with 512 MB of DDR2 RAM and a built-in GPU.

Performance is modest. NES, Game Boy Advance and Sega Master System games run fine, and the platform list also covers Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Neo Geo, Capcom Play System 1 and 2, and MAME. SNES can be playable but is usually laggy, and although PlayStation appears among the platforms, PS1 titles are effectively unplayable.

The highlight is the 7-inch TFT screen with 1280 x 720 resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 60 Hz refresh and roughly 210 ppi, behind a plastic lens. Viewing angles are poor, however, so the picture looks best viewed straight on.

Controls include a PSP-style separated cross D-pad in the lower position, four face buttons, L1 and R1, and two asymmetrically placed thumbsticks. These are not true analogs but are mapped to the face buttons. There are dedicated volume buttons, a Reset button and a power switch, with no rumble. The plastic body measures 239 x 113 x 15 mm and weighs 290 g.

The 1800 mAh battery charges over Mini USB. The console offers AV out for a TV, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a single rear-facing mono speaker and microSD storage.

The operating system is µC/OS-II, with brightness adjusted through the menu. Modding is permitted, but the only listed system option is µC/OS-II itself, so customization is limited.

Ideal for: budget-minded players who want a big screen for 8- and 16-bit classics and GBA, or a simple gift for newcomers to retro gaming.
Specs for: PowKiddy X19 - Black/Blue/Red
Manufacturer
Actions Semiconductor
SoC
Actions ATJ2279B
Model
ATJ2279B
Architecture
Actions ATJ2279B
Cores
1
Threads
1
Frequency
450 - 600 MHz
Instruction Set
MIPS
Chipset
Built in GPU
Capacity
512 MB
Technology
DDR2
Size
7.0
Technology
TFT
Resolution
1280 x 720
Quality
HD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
209.80
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Lens
Plastic
Capacity
1800 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks
Stick Placement
Asymmetric
D-Pad
Separated Cross (PSP)
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1
Extra Buttons
Reset, Volume +-
Additional Features
PSP D-Pad, Thumbsticks mapped to face buttons
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Rear facing
Charge Port
Mini USB
Video Output
AV Out
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
µC/OS-II
Custom OS Support
µC/OS-II
Dimensions
239 mm x 113 mm x 15 mm
Weight
290 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.

Arcade · 3 platforms

CAP Capcom Play System 1
CAP Capcom Play System 2
MAM MAME

Nintendo · 5 platforms

GB GB
GBC GBC
NES NES
GBA GBA
SNE SNES

SNK · 1 platform

NG NG

Sega · 3 platforms

GG GG
SMS SMS
MD MD

Sony · 1 platform

PS1 PS1

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • low price
  • large 7-inch HD screen
  • AV out to TV
  • slim 15 mm body
  • microSD storage
  • dedicated volume buttons

Cons

  • Not true analogs (mapped to face buttons)
  • bad viewing angles
  • separated d-pad
  • weak performance

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