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PowKiddy X35S

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$60.00

PowKiddy X35S is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 1GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480, 4:3). 3000 mAh battery and Bluetooth.

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PowKiddy X35S is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 1GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480, 4:3). 3000 mAh battery and Bluetooth.

The PowKiddy X35S is a vertical retro gaming handheld released by Powkiddy in 2024. Measuring 81 x 126 x 22 mm and weighing just 177 g, its plastic body is easy to carry anywhere, and a reference price of around 60 USD places it firmly in the affordable 50-75 USD bracket.

Under the hood sits the Rockchip RK3566, with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz, paired with a Mali-G52 2EE GPU (2 cores, 850 MHz) and 1 GB of LPDDR4X memory. This combination comfortably handles 8-bit and 16-bit systems, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, Nintendo DS and arcade titles through MAME, Final Burn Neo, CPS1-3 or Neo Geo. The practical ceiling is N64, PSP and Dreamcast, which are mostly playable but not every game reaches full speed; the more demanding systems on the list go beyond that limit.

The 3.5-inch IPS screen offers a 640 x 480 resolution, a 4:3 aspect ratio, 228.57 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The 4:3 format suits most classic games naturally, and a tempered glass lens protects the display. Brightness is adjusted through the menu.

For controls, the X35S provides a cross D-pad in the lower position, 4 face buttons, symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 and L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulder buttons. Dedicated power, reset and volume buttons are included. Dual stereo speakers face the front, although there is no rumble.

The 3000 mAh battery charges through a top-facing USB-C port. Connectivity includes Bluetooth, OTG, Mini HDMI video output for playing on a TV, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microSD slot for storage.

The console runs Linux, and its modding policy is permissive, so users can experiment with alternative firmware and tailor the experience to their liking.

Ideal for: retro fans who want a compact, inexpensive vertical handheld with a 4:3 screen, dual sticks and HDMI output, focused on classic emulation up to PlayStation with occasional forays into N64, PSP or Dreamcast.
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Manufacturer
Rockchip
SoC
Rockchip RK3566
Model
RK3566
Architecture
Cortex-A55
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.8 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Mali-G52 2EE
GPU Cores
2
GPU Frequency
850 MHz
Capacity
1 GB
Technology
LPDDR4X
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Capacity
3000 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Placement
Symmetric
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2
Extra Buttons
Power, Reset, Volume +-
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
OTG
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
USB-C
Charge Port Placement
Top facing
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Dimensions
81 mm x 126 mm x 22 mm
Weight
177 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.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • affordable price
  • dual analog sticks with L3/R3
  • 4:3 IPS screen with tempered glass
  • mini HDMI video output
  • front-facing stereo speakers
  • modding permitted

Cons

  • only 1 GB RAM
  • N64/PSP/Dreamcast not always full speed
  • no rumble
  • plastic body

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