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Powkiddy X28 Retro Game Emulation Android Handheld - $73.50 + Free 10-20 Day Shipping @ AliExpress

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  • Powkiddy X28 [aliexpress.us]
    • $73.49 after $5 off automatic discount when added to cart + $25 off with code ETA25 (thanks JayDizz)

Specs:
  • 5.5" 1280 x 720 resolution touchscreen IPS display
  • Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset
  • 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • micro SD card slot
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB-C port
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Mini HDMI port
  • Android 11
  • 5000mAh battery
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • Can emulated up to N64, Dreamcast, PSP, Saturn and below very well.
Free 15-20 day shipping (from China). Free 90-day returns.
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Powkiddy Official Store via AliExpress
  • Powkiddy X28 [aliexpress.us]
    • $73.49 after $5 off automatic discount when added to cart + $25 off with code ETA25 (thanks JayDizz)

Specs:
  • 5.5" 1280 x 720 resolution touchscreen IPS display
  • Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset
  • 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • micro SD card slot
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB-C port
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Mini HDMI port
  • Android 11
  • 5000mAh battery
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • Can emulated up to N64, Dreamcast, PSP, Saturn and below very well.
Free 15-20 day shipping (from China). Free 90-day returns.

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Jun 19, 2024
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romodome
Jun 19, 2024
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Seems like a good deal.
Jun 19, 2024
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youra6
Jun 19, 2024
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank youra6

Good enough for N64, PSP, DS and Dreamcast. Would not run PS2/GC games well.

For 85 bucks, it's hard to find another retro handheld that is better.
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coolcoder
Jun 19, 2024
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Can this run Minecraft Android version?
Jun 19, 2024
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shrewski
Jun 19, 2024
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Quote from youra6 :
Good enough for N64, PSP, DS and Dreamcast. Would not run PS2/GC games well.

For 85 bucks, it's hard to find another retro handheld that is better.
Do you have a recommendation for something that could play PS2 games?
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smacky00
Jun 19, 2024
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Quote from youra6 :
Good enough for N64, PSP, DS and Dreamcast. Would not run PS2/GC games well.

For 85 bucks, it's hard to find another retro handheld that is better.
Is there a handheld that runs PS2 and GC well? Maybe even Wii?


I should ask, a reputable branded handheld that does those, or most of those consoles?
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Quote from shrewski :
Do you have a recommendation for something that could play PS2 games?
Someone please correct me if I'm mistaken, but I believe the current go-to recommendation for PS2 emulation on a "budget" is the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro [goretroid.com]. It's $199 + shipping costs. I don't think it can quite do every title, but it does quite a bit (I'd check out some reviews [youtu.be] to get a better idea of the range to expect).


Beyond that, the AYN Odin 2 / Odin 2 Pro [ayntec.com] ($299/$369, respectively) and Steam Deck / Steam Deck OLED [steampowered.com] (refurbished units start at under $300, when they're in stock) are also brought up often for more competent PS2 emulation.
Last edited by RevOne June 19, 2024 at 10:02 AM.
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youra6
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Quote from shrewski :
Do you have a recommendation for something that could play PS2 games?
Anything with a T820 and above should work. It's the upgraded chip over what is in this one. One example is the RG556

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laydownlarry
Jun 19, 2024
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Is this a good joystick / button layout for n64?
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ChristopherJ26
Jun 19, 2024
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Quote from smacky00 :
Is there a handheld that runs PS2 and GC well? Maybe even Wii?


I should ask, a reputable branded handheld that does those, or most of those consoles?
What about 3ds/ds games. Really wanna play metroid
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Quote from smacky00 :
Is there a handheld that runs PS2 and GC well? Maybe even Wii?


I should ask, a reputable branded handheld that does those, or most of those consoles?
Tons of them... More expensive though.
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slammin_sammy
Jun 19, 2024
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Can this play DS games?
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sumthin_gud
Jun 19, 2024
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Quote from youra6 :
Good enough for N64, PSP, DS and Dreamcast. Would not run PS2/GC games well.

For 85 bucks, it's hard to find another retro handheld that is better.
i know these emulation handhelds have been dropping rapid-fire over the past few years which has given me hesitation on buying anything. I

how much would you have had to pay to get similar performance let's say 2 years ago?

i just feel like there's going to be "one to rule them all" for like $100 in like a year
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Jun 19, 2024
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BlueRoad7792
Jun 19, 2024
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I would get a Trimui Smart Pro instead. It's only $50.39 right now.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNAIxku

It's great for the price. GBA looks awesome on it!
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Do these things come with games installed?

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leviran1
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Quote from BlueRoad7792 :
I would get a Trimui Smart Pro instead. It's only $50.39 right now.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNAIxku

It's great for the price. GBA looks awesome on it!
Seems like they have it at lower price?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNVtehO

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