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PowKiddy V90

Powkiddy · Handheld 2020 Active 9

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€34.45

$40 USD

PowKiddy V90 is a retro gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by F1C100S (1-core, 702 MHz), 32MB SDRAM RAM and 2D Graphics Accelerator GPU. Features a 2.8" IPS LCD display (320 x 240, 4:3). 1020 mAh, Swappable battery. Runs Firmware with NxHope support.

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PowKiddy V90 is a retro gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by F1C100S (1-core, 702 MHz), 32MB SDRAM RAM and 2D Graphics Accelerator GPU. Features a 2.8" IPS LCD display (320 x 240, 4:3). 1020 mAh, Swappable battery. Runs Firmware with NxHope support.

The PowKiddy V90 is a compact clamshell retro handheld launched in 2020 and positioned firmly in the budget segment, with a reference price of around 40 USD. Measuring 82 x 80 x 24 mm and weighing just 115 g, its plastic body folds shut and slips easily into a pocket.

Inside is an Allwinner F1C100S SoC with a single ARM926EJ-S core running at 533–702 MHz, paired with 32 MB of SDRAM and a 2D graphics accelerator. It is a modest platform best suited to 8-bit and 16-bit systems: Game Boy and Game Boy Color, NES and Famicom Disk System, Sega Master System, Game Gear, Genesis / Mega Drive, PC Engine, Neo Geo Pocket, Atari 2600, MSX and ZX Spectrum. Game Boy Advance mostly runs fine, while some non-FX SNES games and 2D PlayStation titles run okay but can be laggy.

The 2.8-inch IPS screen offers a 320 x 240 (QVGA) resolution, a 4:3 aspect ratio, a 60 Hz refresh rate and roughly 143 ppi, behind a plastic lens. The 4:3 format is a natural fit for many classic consoles. Some users have, however, reported screen tearing when loading the menu and in certain games.

For controls, the V90 offers a cross-shaped D-pad in the upper position, four face buttons, four horizontally oriented shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2) and a Menu button. There are no analog sticks, but the device does include rumble. Volume is adjusted with a wheel, brightness through a button combination, and power is handled by a switch. Audio comes from dual top-facing stereo speakers, with a 3.5 mm headphone jack for private listening.

The battery is a swappable BL-5C unit rated at 1020 mAh, so you can quickly swap in a spare. Charging is via USB-C, and games are stored on a microSD card. The console runs NxHope firmware, and modding is permitted.

Ideal for: players looking for a cheap, pocketable flip handheld for classic Game Boy, NES, Sega and Game Boy Advance titles, who value an easily replaceable battery and don't need the power for more demanding systems.
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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
2D accelerator
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
1020 mAh BL-5C
Analog Sticks
None
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2
Shoulder Orientation
Horizontal
Extra Buttons
Menu
Additional Features
Rumble
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Top facing
Charge Port
USB-C
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
NxHope
Custom OS Support
NxHope
Dimensions
82 mm x 80 mm x 24 mm
Weight
115 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

  • low price
  • compact clamshell design
  • swappable BL-5C battery
  • 4:3 IPS screen
  • rumble
  • USB-C charging

Cons

  • Underpowered
  • "Screen tearing on loading menu and game (seems not every game happen)
  • test video from https://b23.tv/meiWzs " - Isaac Wang

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