Last updated: Sep 24, 2025
Powkiddy V90 S handheld gaming device.
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Powkiddy V90 S

Released: May 31, 2025|Price: ~$45

Summary Highlights

Chipset:Allwinner A133 Plus
GPU:PowerVR GE8300
Display:IPS LCD, 640 x 480, 4:3
Battery:3000 mAh, 5 - 6 hours
Storage:microSD
RAM:1 GB
OS:Linux (Various)
Form Factor:Clamshell

Supported Systems

NES
Gameboy Advance
SNES
PlayStation
Nintendo DS
Nintendo 64
Sega Saturn
Dreamcast
PlayStation Portable
GameCube
PlayStation 2
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo 3DS
PlayStation 3
Wii U
Switch
Modern

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✅ Pros

  • Clamshell fits in any pocket
  • Sharp 3.5-inch 480p IPS screen
  • Dual micro-SD for easy OS/ROM separation

❌ Cons

  • No built-in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
  • Mono speaker only
  • Plastic hinges feel fragile

Detailed Specs

Controls & Input
Supported Buttons/Features
L1 R1L2 R2Analog StickHall EffectTouch ScreenGyroscopeL3 R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad PlacementTop-left
Thumbstick LayoutNone
Shoulder ButtonsStacked
Display & Audio
Screen Size3.5"
Screen TypeIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60Hz
Resolution640 x 480
Aspect Ratio4:3
Pixel Density229 PPI
Speaker PlacementFront-facing
Speaker TypeMono
Audio JackNo
Ports & Connectivity
Wireless
WifiBluetoothMobile Data
Physical Ports
Usb CMicroSD CardVideo Out
OS & Software
Base OSLinux (Various)
Custom OS Support
None
Battery & Power
Battery Life5-6 hrs
Capacity3000 mAh
Charging PortBottom
Charging MethodUSB-C
Body & Build
Form FactorClamshell
MaterialPlastic
Weight120 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)89 x 85 x 27 mm
Color VariantsYellow, Red, Grey, Transparent Black
Release DateMay 31, 2025
Hardware Specifications
CPU ModelCortex-A53 quad-core
ArchitectureARM
ChipsetAllwinner A133 Plus
GPUPowerVR GE8300
RAM Size1 GB
RAM TypeDDR3
Internal StoragemicroSD
Storage ExpansionMicroSD
CPU Clock1.8 GHz
CPU Cores4
CPU Threads4
GPU Clock600-800 MHz