🚀 Just Announced! POWKIDDY V90S: A Retro Handheld with a Modern Twist! 🎮

P'Nick
May 20
3 min read

Hey fam! 👋

If there’s one thing we love around here, it’s handhelds that take us back while keeping us moving forward—and the POWKIDDY V90S is shaping up to be just that! This clamshell beauty channels the Game Boy Advance SP vibes we all remember, but with a few modern twists. Whether you’re revisiting childhood classics or helping a loved one experience gaming history, this handheld might just be your next nostalgic powerhouse.

🕹️ Retro Charm, Modern Convenience

At first glance, the V90S feels like a direct callback to the GBA SP, but POWKIDDY has made smart upgrades while keeping the compact design intact. The addition of R1, R2, L1, and L2 triggers means we’re looking at SNES and PS1 game compatibility—just make sure you’re picking PS1 games that don’t require thumbsticks, since this handheld doesn’t include joysticks.

If you love color variety, you’ve got options—choose between yellow, red, DMG grey (which I preordered!), and transparent black.

🛠 Tech Specs, Explained Simply

Let’s break down the specs without assuming you already know this stuff—because whether you’re an old-school gamer, a curious luddite, or someone shopping for a gift, I’ve got you covered:

💾 Processor: Allwinner A133 Plus → A quad-core CPU built for efficient emulation. It won’t run AAA modern titles, but for retro gaming up to PS1 and PSP, it’s solid.

🏎️ RAM: 1GB DDR3 → Not cutting-edge, but plenty for classic gaming—expect smooth SNES, PS1, and GBA performance, though more demanding games like God of War PSP might push its limits.

📺 Screen: 3.5-inch IPS OCA full-fit display (640×480 resolution) → Great colors, sharp visuals, and perfect integer scaling—meaning your retro games won’t look stretched or distorted!

🔋 Battery: 3000mAh → Around 6 hours of gaming, with 2-hour charge time using USB-C (5V2A charging speeds). Classic phone charger level power, nothing fancy.

🎵 Sound: 1W Front-Facing Mono Speaker → No bottom-firing muffled audio—this speaker points sound straight at you for clearer gaming immersion.

💿 Storage: Dual MicroSD (TF) Slots → One for the OS, one for your games. That means system updates won’t mess with your collection!

🕹️ Button Layout & Compatibility → 4 Face Buttons (A, B, X, Y) + R1, R2, L1, L2 triggers, making SNES and PS1 emulation smoother—though no joysticks, so stick-heavy PS1 games won’t work.

🌐 WiFi Support? → Not built-in, but POWKIDDY will sell you a WiFi dongle separately if online access is important to you.

🎮 What Can It Play?

POWKIDDY claims the V90S supports a wide range of consoles out of the box, including:CPS, FBA, FC, GB, GBA, GBC, NeoGeo, SFC, MD, PS1, N64, CPS2, CPS3, PSP, and more!

🔄 Smart Hinge Design

The double-hinge system is well thought out, giving you two ideal screen positions:

✅ A little over 90 degrees → Feels like a classic SP setup

✅ Almost 160 degrees → For a wider viewing angle, useful for different play styles

📏 Dimensions & Portability

Need a handheld that’s actually portable?

Folded: 89mm wide × 26.5mm deep (~3.5 inches × ~1 inch)
Base (with controls): 85mm wide (~3.35 inches)

It’s compact, lightweight, and easy to carry—fits effortlessly in a bag, jacket pocket, or even your jeans.

📦 What’s in the Box?

✔️ The handheld itself

✔️ Instruction manual

✔️ USB-A to USB-C charging cable

🛍️ Where to Buy (+ Special Deals!)

If this retro handheld sounds like your kind of gaming companion, you can preorder it now:

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💬 Sound Off!

What do you think? Is this your next handheld, or are you holding out for another retro device? Drop a comment below, or let’s continue the conversation in พื้นที่ของ Powkiddy Place.