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PowKiddy Q90

Powkiddy · Handheld 2019 Active 9

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€35.31

$41 USD

PowKiddy Q90 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by F1C100S (1-core, 702 MHz), 32MB SDRAM RAM and Mali-400 MP2 GPU. Features a 2.8" IPS LCD display (320 x 240, 4:3). 1500 mAh, Swappable battery. Runs Firmware with NxHope support.

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PowKiddy Q90 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by F1C100S (1-core, 702 MHz), 32MB SDRAM RAM and Mali-400 MP2 GPU. Features a 2.8" IPS LCD display (320 x 240, 4:3). 1500 mAh, Swappable battery. Runs Firmware with NxHope support.

The PowKiddy Q90 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2019, positioned in the under-$50 budget bracket with a reference price of around 41 USD. Inside sits the Allwinner F1C100S SoC, a single-core ARM926EJ-S processor clocked between 533 and 702 MHz, paired with 32 MB of SDRAM and a Mali-400 MP2 GPU running at 320 MHz.

Performance is modest but well suited to classic systems. The platform list covers Atari 2600 and 7800, ColecoVision, NES, Famicom Disk System, Master System, Game Gear, Genesis / Mega Drive, TurboGrafx-16, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Neo Geo Pocket. Game Boy Advance titles mostly run fine, while some non-FX SNES games and 2D PlayStation titles run okay but can be laggy.

The 2.8-inch IPS display offers a 320 x 240 (QVGA) resolution, a 4:3 aspect ratio, roughly 143 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate, behind a plastic lens. The 4:3 format is a natural match for most retro consoles, although screen tearing has been reported.

For controls, the Q90 provides a cross D-pad in the upper position, a single analog slidepad below it, four face buttons, L1 and R1 shoulders, plus dedicated Exit and Backup buttons. Rumble is included, volume is set with a wheel, power uses a switch, and brightness is adjusted through a button combination. The plastic body measures 135 x 61 x 15 mm, keeping it compact.

The 1500 mAh battery is swappable and uses the BP-4L format, so carrying a spare is easy. Charging is via USB-C, sound comes from dual stereo rear-facing speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack is available. Games are stored on a microSD card.

The console runs firmware with NxHope support, and modding is permitted, giving tinkerers some extra flexibility.

Ideal for: budget-minded players who want a compact handheld for 8-bit, 16-bit and Game Boy Advance games, with an easily replaceable battery.
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Manufacturer
Allwinner
SoC
Allwinner F1C100S
Model
F1C100S
Architecture
ARM926EJ-S
Cores
1
Threads
1
Frequency
533 - 702 MHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Mali-400 MP2
GPU Cores
2
GPU Frequency
320 MHz
Capacity
32 MB
Technology
SDRAM
Size
2.8
Technology
IPS
Resolution
320 x 240
Quality
QVGA
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
142.86
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Plastic
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
1500 mAh BP-4L
Analog Sticks
Single slidepad
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1
Extra Buttons
Exit, Backup
Additional Features
Rumble
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Rear facing
Charge Port
USB-C
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
NxHope
Custom OS Support
NxHope
Dimensions
135 mm x 61 mm x 15 mm
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.

Atari · 2 platforms

260 2600
780 7800

Coleco · 1 platform

CV CV

Epoch · 1 platform

EPO Epoch Cassette Vision

Fairchild · 1 platform

FAI Fairchild Channel F

NEC · 1 platform

PCE PCE

Nintendo · 8 platforms

NIN Nintendo Family Computer Disk System
NIN Nintendo Game & Watch
NIN Nintendo Pokémon Mini
GB GB
GBC GBC
NES NES
GBA GBA
SNE SNES

SNK · 2 platforms

SNK SNK Neo Geo Pocket
NGP NGPC

Sega · 3 platforms

GG GG
SMS SMS
MD MD

Sony · 1 platform

PS1 PS1

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • low price
  • swappable BP-4L battery
  • IPS 4:3 screen
  • USB-C charging
  • rumble
  • compact size

Cons

  • Screen tearing (confirmed by Taki Udon)

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