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PowKiddy X55

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405.02 lei

$90 USD

PowKiddy X55 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 2GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 5.5" IPS LCD display (1280 x 720, 16:9). 4000 mAh battery and Bluetooth. Runs Linux with JELOS support.

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PowKiddy X55 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 2GB LPDDR4X RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 5.5" IPS LCD display (1280 x 720, 16:9). 4000 mAh battery and Bluetooth. Runs Linux with JELOS support.

The PowKiddy X55 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023, built around the Rockchip RK3566 SoC with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz, a Mali-G52 2EE GPU at 850 MHz and 2 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. This setup easily covers 8- and 16-bit systems, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation and Nintendo DS, while N64, PSP and Dreamcast are mostly playable, even though not every game reaches full speed.

The 5.5-inch IPS screen, with HD 1280 x 720 resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio and around 267 ppi, is one of the device's highlights. The panel is OCA laminated under tempered glass, which cuts down on reflections and delivers a clean image that suits both classic retro games and widescreen titles.

For controls, the X55 offers asymmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3, a cross D-pad placed in the lower position, four face buttons and four shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2) arranged vertically. The plastic body measures 212.5 x 94.5 x 19 mm and weighs 293 g, and passive cooling keeps operation silent.

The battery has a 4000 mAh capacity and charging is handled over USB-C, with two USB-C ports on the top edge. The top also houses a Mini HDMI video output for TV play and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and audio comes from bottom-facing dual stereo speakers.

The 16 GB of internal eMMC storage is complemented by dual microSD slots, handy for keeping the system separate from your game library. The handheld runs Linux, supports the JELOS custom firmware, and modding is permitted, so users can pick the interface and setup they prefer.

Ideal for: players who want a large HD screen in a horizontal form factor at a $75 - $100 price point, for retro emulation up to PlayStation and Nintendo DS with occasional forays into N64, PSP and Dreamcast, plus the option to play on a TV via Mini HDMI.
Specs for: PowKiddy X55 - Blue
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
2 GB
Technology
LPDDR4X
Size
5.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
1280 x 720
Quality
HD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
267.02
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Capacity
4000 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Placement
Asymmetric
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2
Shoulder Orientation
Vertical
Extra Buttons
Power, Volume+-
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Bottom facing
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
USB-C x2
Charge Port Placement
Top facing
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Video Output Placement
Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Audio Output Placement
Top facing
Internal Storage
16 GB
Card Support
eMMC, Dual microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
JELOS
Dimensions
212.5 mm x 94.5 mm x 19 mm
Weight
293 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Passive
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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

  • large 5.5" HD IPS laminated screen
  • dual analog sticks with L3/R3
  • dual microSD slots
  • Mini HDMI video output
  • JELOS support
  • price/performance ratio

Cons

  • only 2 GB RAM
  • N64/PSP/Dreamcast not all full speed
  • bottom-facing speakers
  • plastic body
  • relatively large and heavy at 293 g

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