So it seems they were so intent on making it Switch like in appearance, they neglected fine tuning it. I'm so glad you made this review. Saved me 80 quid.
I think in China that as long as it isn't an exact duplicate of a real Switch, then there isn't much Nintendo can do because IP laws may be more loose there.
To be fair to the device Nintendo 64 is really hard to emulate in general for a console that old because none of the available emulation software is exactly the most polished thing so it makes sense an ARM CPU is having issues
Man these bootleggers are really getting closer and closer to making knockoff consoles that look pretty convincing to the original thing. That's kinda scary..
Mostly every single thing we have legit or not is assembled in China, I would not be surprised if a lot of these bootleg consoles are made by the same people that assemble the original or even in the same factories.. China don’t give a f about what people think they just work.
Some of these are so good now we're on the cusp of bootleggers making stuff that rivals more legit emulation machines for like 1/3 of the price, which is a mix of horrifying and intriguing
Why would it be scarry ... they CAN copy everithing and even make it better ... everithing is ceap because it has to be cheap ... some of the official consoles are sold underprices because they can recover money from selling software and accessories ... clones can't do that so they have to be either overpriced and few will buy or cheap ...
the shoulder buttons are quite thin.... why are devices like this that have the L2 and R2 buttons NOT make them one on top of the other like a PS2 controller?
I’ve been begging my parents for a switch for months and now that I saw this video I’m like “oo this switch looks cool and it’s much cheaper” so I asked my parents for this one and they’re letting me get it since it’s cheap, and it’s going to be coming soon I’m soooo excited!
I'm still enjoying my White Powkiddy X2! It's quite a nice, quality built retro handheld with a sleek design! It's great for lower powered consoles up to GBA and SNES. I wouldn't recommend it for N64 or PSX, though it tries to run them (a little too glitchy on higher powered consoles). One positive feature you get with the Powkiddy X2 that many people are unaware of: You get the luxury of using Retroarch on a non-Android based handheld along with a 7 inch screen! As we all know, Retroarch is mainly ran on Android. You can turn your Powkiddy X2 on and almost play your selected games instantly without having to get past that complicated Android interface (so many apps and paths to go through on Android devices along with loading time)! Also, all it's emulation cores are preinstalled and buttons are automatically mapped (though you have the option of remapping the button layout). Adding games to the Powkiddy X2 is very simple, only a few steps. It can play many systems flawlessly: GB, GBC, GBA, GG, MD, NES and SNES to name a few (that's a huge library of games already). This is my main reason for liking the Powkiddy X2. The Powkiddy X2 often get's a bad rep simply because it emulates N64, PSX and Dreamcast with glitches. In my opinion, we should not expect any chinese retro handheld to even run emulation of consoles such as N64, PSX and Dreamcast. Those three are very powerful systems and most of these retro chinese handhelds even have issues with running SNES without slowdown and glitches. That's why it would look decent on the manufacturer's end to not recommend the handheld for N64, PSX or Dreamcast gameplay if it runs with glitches. That way buyers would not have unrealistic expectations for a retro handheld and there won't be as many bad reviews and disappointments. The Powkiddy X2 official listed features and specs should not even mention N64, PSX and Dreamcast.
It’s actually not that bad I got this in just black I got the ps1 going really well I had to adjust a few things though.as for n64 I changed it from gl to Vulcan and that helped a lot also you can change aspect ratio
Still considering this device and the vids Ive seen shows its runs PS1 just fine at least when aspect ratio is changed. You said you changed a few things PS1 runs better even, what in particular?
Honestly thanks for making this; I received it today and I’m a big fan of it. I actually like the joysticks, it seems the console is focused on the hotter titles, it’s absurdly close to my real switch, the 32 gb memory card it comes with is awesome, and it’s a far cry from my X7 I have from them.
Awesome video. What handheld you recommend that plays N64 and PS1 decently? That would be deemed playable, lol. So far, my phone and PC win with an 8Bitdo controller.
Probably a dumb question. I just recently subscribed to your channel and love the retro handheld reviews. Wanted to get your opinion on best handheld for NES, SNES, SEGA/SEGACD, N64 mainly and easiest to add more roms? Sorry for dumb question.
The Powkiddy X2 is actually bigger than the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch has a 6.2 inch screen, the Powkiddy X2 has a 7 inch. I ordered the white one and plan to get the black one later. I don't care about the analog stick because I never use it. Give me SNES, GENESIS, NES, GBA, and NES and I'm good to go! Nice to have Playstation as well. Also nice that the camera is replaced by a set of stereo speakers. If you want N64, Powkiddy has the Powkiddy X15. Android based handhelds is the best way for N64 and the Powkiddy X2 is not Android though the X15 is. Now I will have the Powkiddy X16, Powkiddy RS-11 and Powkiddy X2 and I like them all!
I like the review in detail, but it’d be better with less time on irrelevant shell traits like buttons and more time on gameplay and functionality or at least switch the order where the gameplay is shown/explained first
Thanks for the video! Just wanted to note that you actually can set it to have the original aspect ratio in emulators in the Powkiddy main menu. Apparently helps with some graphical issues, as other videos have shown it actually runs most games otherthan N64 and some PSX alright. Still not a RG350 or RK2020, but maybe some people really want that bigger screen.
I’ve got one coming and I’m still optimistic; if anything it will add to my retro gaming collection and “replace” my powKiddy X7 which will only stay on with the power cord in. Mostly, I just dream of a standard switch. I could afford it if I really wanted to but I have a lite already in dark grey. I really like the huge screen of this and the look.
I like the design, you are a little cruel with poor X2 design. I like slimi form factor and the 7" screen. It's a shame it doesn't come with R2/L2 buttons or it could be a nice product
To be fair its not advertised to play N64 and I believe the N64 emu is not shown in the front end cause of that so N64 roms must be launched from the file system. Ive heard Powkiddy is working on debugging it so a firmware update may be available in the future. Video must of also been a little a rushed out cause if you would have looked in the device settings you would have seen an option to change the display size so the game window is not stretched. 256MB could be an issue yes however from other vids Ive seen it seems to be playing the systems it claims to run just fine, perhaps no screen tearing if you changed the aspect ratio as I mentioned? Worth a shot. My hacked SNES classic has 256MB RAM and looks to be running PS1 games just fine to me so.. The screen quality is very good however on this one being IPS (compared to most of the other 7" devices we've seen lately anyway) and no L2 or R2 is a shame yes but how many PS1 games use them? 🤔 And yeah, I do wish they would add a proper Dpad on these things and proper sticks, not the slider type ones. I still think for the price and size of this and how runs what it claims it looks quite good value. Yeah you can get RG350 and the RK2020 and I do have the RG350 but personally Im tired of the small screen devices, give me a larger screen please. 😊 Still, I wonder how long before they get everything right in a device, proper Dpad, both sets of shoulder buttons, good RAM and CPU, large IPS screen… Trouble is most likely would also be way more expensive. Anyway, thanks and stay safe all.
I ordered them both! Got the white Powkiddy X2 and the red Powkiddy V90, both from Ebay. It took a few weeks for the Powkiddy X2 to hit Ebay, only a few days for the V90.
Does anyone know if any of these handhelds have saving capabilities? I bought the retroid handheld game station but I could save any of the games I played.
I dont think its better. Screen isnt IPS, (x2 is) it has that older UI that uses those game short cuts but worst of all you cannot change the aspect ratio on the PS7000. Forced stretched view is terrible. (X2 you can change in display settings) On the plus side the PS7000 does have better dpad, all four shoulder buttons and better sound. Another alternative is the Coolbaby RS18 7" handheld. Same OS and UI as the X2. But buttons for dpad again though, no IPS screen but aspect ratio can be changed. Also has all four shoulder buttons and single back speaker. But all 3 are flawed in a few ways. Stll waiting for a new decent quality 7" handheld.
I just bought a switch just like that one on face book market place yesterday. I couldn't find it anywhere before and everyone wanted to charged me like $500 or $600. This one costed me only $400. Did I get a good deal?
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Sorry about the long hold on the screenshot of the article guys! That one snuck past our edit review. 😂
2:26
Is it gonna be re-uploaded?
hey MR.RETRO DODO can you give a video about the review of PS7000 HANDHELD
pls
Could you PLEASE revise that article shot? That annoyed me cause I'm thinking about buying one
Hey Retro Dodo, for me, most of the 'unboxing' section is just a static image.
Same here 🙁
Now it’s a mystery unboxing video! 😮😆
Mine as well
Yeah. They probably made an editing mistake.
Sorry about that, that was an editing mistake. :(
Near enough a minute of an article where the unboxing should be. Hmmmmmm
Sorry, we forgot to clip it in the edit. Apologies!
@@RetroDodo lol I closed apps on my phone and replayed it a couple of times thinking it was my fault the video was stuck
@@BadlyPlaying same
7:07 Punctuation? Pronunciation?
Lolol he messed up twice with that one
RetroDodo: “How do I drop my, how do I drop my mushroom?” Holds a banana.
Think you was quite harsh when you consider the price
So it seems they were so intent on making it Switch like in appearance, they neglected fine tuning it.
I'm so glad you made this review. Saved me 80 quid.
You’re welcome.
What's a quid is that different to a pound?
@@RetroDodo it's h not haych
I think in China that as long as it isn't an exact duplicate of a real Switch, then there isn't much Nintendo can do because IP laws may be more loose there.
The screen is probably a third of the cost.
Honestly, I'd rather play with that analog stick than a joycon with drift.
same
Well, It Was Made In Japan. You Know That Drifting Is Really Famous In Japan.
Same honestly
Yeah there is de Retro Dodo Review 😄
N64 did not made the effort to try it 😆
Considering this can play n64 at all and the switch can’t is sad
To be fair to the device Nintendo 64 is really hard to emulate in general for a console that old because none of the available emulation software is exactly the most polished thing so it makes sense an ARM CPU is having issues
What's the music from the beginning
Let us know if you found it please
Hey. At least it doesn't drift
Man these bootleggers are really getting closer and closer to making knockoff consoles that look pretty convincing to the original thing.
That's kinda scary..
Mostly every single thing we have legit or not is assembled in China, I would not be surprised if a lot of these bootleg consoles are made by the same people that assemble the original or even in the same factories.. China don’t give a f about what people think they just work.
Some of these are so good now we're on the cusp of bootleggers making stuff that rivals more legit emulation machines for like 1/3 of the price, which is a mix of horrifying and intriguing
Why would it be scarry ... they CAN copy everithing and even make it better ... everithing is ceap because it has to be cheap ... some of the official consoles are sold underprices because they can recover money from selling software and accessories ... clones can't do that so they have to be either overpriced and few will buy or cheap ...
@@contytub thank you
Literally bought a rg350 yesterday and saw this with almost buyers remorse, glad it’s rubbish
You dodged a bullet.
3:20 the reaction to this handheld
I'd love to see a pc engine/turbo grafx emulator on these
It should run, no problem.
At least the analog keep it from drifting
Can you play Mario 64 in that console?
the shoulder buttons are quite thin.... why are devices like this that have the L2 and R2 buttons NOT make them one on top of the other like a PS2 controller?
The analog stick was made wit a literal stick
I’ve been begging my parents for a switch for months and now that I saw this video I’m like “oo this switch looks cool and it’s much cheaper” so I asked my parents for this one and they’re letting me get it since it’s cheap, and it’s going to be coming soon I’m soooo excited!
Great work on the video, but you were giving me anxiety by flicking away the fruits in Crash Bandicoots.
If those were actual spinners for playing games like Arkanoid and Super Breakout, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
I wanna disassemble that
SO *BADLY*
I'm still enjoying my White Powkiddy X2! It's quite a nice, quality built retro handheld with a sleek design! It's great for lower powered consoles up to GBA and SNES. I wouldn't recommend it for N64 or PSX, though it tries to run them (a little too glitchy on higher powered consoles).
One positive feature you get with the Powkiddy X2 that many people are unaware of: You get the luxury of using Retroarch on a non-Android based handheld along with a 7 inch screen! As we all know, Retroarch is mainly ran on Android. You can turn your Powkiddy X2 on and almost play your selected games instantly without having to get past that complicated Android interface (so many apps and paths to go through on Android devices along with loading time)! Also, all it's emulation cores are preinstalled and buttons are automatically mapped (though you have the option of remapping the button layout). Adding games to the Powkiddy X2 is very simple, only a few steps. It can play many systems flawlessly: GB, GBC, GBA, GG, MD, NES and SNES to name a few (that's a huge library of games already). This is my main reason for liking the Powkiddy X2.
The Powkiddy X2 often get's a bad rep simply because it emulates N64, PSX and Dreamcast with glitches. In my opinion, we should not expect any chinese retro handheld to even run emulation of consoles such as N64, PSX and Dreamcast. Those three are very powerful systems and most of these retro chinese handhelds even have issues with running SNES without slowdown and glitches. That's why it would look decent on the manufacturer's end to not recommend the handheld for N64, PSX or Dreamcast gameplay if it runs with glitches. That way buyers would not have unrealistic expectations for a retro handheld and there won't be as many bad reviews and disappointments. The Powkiddy X2 official listed features and specs should not even mention N64, PSX and Dreamcast.
The analogue rotates 🤮
@@therenegades7329 I never use the analog, so it's fine with me.
@@jonathonearl482 but psp is also good emulator for PS1 gba snes and or more or vita which are also cheaper thn this , why not use em ?
@@therenegades7329 Complicated to set up the PSP and Nintendo DS for emulators. Plus, there is no 7 inch display.
@@therenegades7329 For more powerful handheld emulation I have my Wood Grain Anbernic RG351V, an Anbernic RG300X, Powkiddy X18S and a GPD XD Plus.
Paid $46 USD a piece for these. Thank god I regularily buy off alibaba and my supplier loves me. They sell nice
9:17 the emulator on my phone works better than that. A few slowdowns every once in a while but still works just fine.
Good video dude 👌👌
Bummer. Keep hoping for a cheap large screen handheld that can do PS1 well.
Mom can we have a Nintendo switch
We have a switch at home
Switch at home:
Hey retro if it has retro arch can you change the core's for better game play
It’s actually not that bad I got this in just black I got the ps1 going really well I had to adjust a few things though.as for n64 I changed it from gl to Vulcan and that helped a lot also you can change aspect ratio
Still considering this device and the vids Ive seen shows its runs PS1 just fine at least when aspect ratio is changed.
You said you changed a few things PS1 runs better even, what in particular?
Honestly thanks for making this; I received it today and I’m a big fan of it. I actually like the joysticks, it seems the console is focused on the hotter titles, it’s absurdly close to my real switch, the 32 gb memory card it comes with is awesome, and it’s a far cry from my X7 I have from them.
Awesome video. What handheld you recommend that plays N64 and PS1 decently? That would be deemed playable, lol. So far, my phone and PC win with an 8Bitdo controller.
Probably a dumb question. I just recently subscribed to your channel and love the retro handheld reviews. Wanted to get your opinion on best handheld for NES, SNES, SEGA/SEGACD, N64 mainly and easiest to add more roms? Sorry for dumb question.
Emulate on Psp it's best for gba, PS1 but snes needs some settings and will give u 60 fps or a vita
Can I ask you for some advice I formated my powkiddy x16 and I lost all my games built in do you know if there is anything I can do to fix this
Mario kart:
MARIO KART-A
Emulator: *exist*
Retro Dodo: FAKE
If your gonna make a switch knockoff make the joycons come off
I love clones lol.
why am I watching this even though I don’t own a switch?
How easy is it to add your own roms to this Powkiddy X2?
whats that intro song?
Live.Love.Life by FASSounds
The Powkiddy X2 is actually bigger than the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch has a 6.2 inch screen, the Powkiddy X2 has a 7 inch. I ordered the white one and plan to get the black one later. I don't care about the analog stick because I never use it. Give me SNES, GENESIS, NES, GBA, and NES and I'm good to go! Nice to have Playstation as well. Also nice that the camera is replaced by a set of stereo speakers. If you want N64, Powkiddy has the Powkiddy X15. Android based handhelds is the best way for N64 and the Powkiddy X2 is not Android though the X15 is. Now I will have the Powkiddy X16, Powkiddy RS-11 and Powkiddy X2 and I like them all!
any idea put model No. in video title?
Thanks for the review, I almost bought it and now I won't
cara não é fake, a enpresa tava testando,para as pessoas que não conseguiram o comprar o verdadeiro, jogar mario kart,zelda.
I like the review in detail, but it’d be better with less time on irrelevant shell traits like buttons and more time on gameplay and functionality or at least switch the order where the gameplay is shown/explained first
So basically, the X18 (a clone of the GPD XD) is the best thing Powkiddy has made?
Thanks for the video! Just wanted to note that you actually can set it to have the original aspect ratio in emulators in the Powkiddy main menu.
Apparently helps with some graphical issues, as other videos have shown it actually runs most games otherthan N64 and some PSX alright.
Still not a RG350 or RK2020, but maybe some people really want that bigger screen.
Interesting! Thanks for letting us know!
@@RetroDodo who's us? Only saw you :)
I’ve got one coming and I’m still optimistic; if anything it will add to my retro gaming collection and “replace” my powKiddy X7 which will only stay on with the power cord in. Mostly, I just dream of a standard switch. I could afford it if I really wanted to but I have a lite already in dark grey. I really like the huge screen of this and the look.
70 bucks?! but in 10 dollars mroe and you can get a nintendo 2ds from game stop
you can buy a ps vita for 80 bucks in my country
Am I the only one who has a broken L button on my switch and on my Xbox controller idk why it’s always my L button that breaks
Can the POWKIDDY X2 console play MAME games?
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where did you egt it!
Can we put our roms in it
The RG350 is still #1 for me, how about you guys?
I like the design, you are a little cruel with poor X2 design. I like slimi form factor and the 7" screen. It's a shame it doesn't come with R2/L2 buttons or it could be a nice product
Woah...didn't know Jonah Hill was into videogames!
Can’t wait to see where the replicas are gonna go from here lol
hey they got close thuis time LOL
so did you
@@brunoge26 Stop being horny.
Dont you mean this time. 👌
@@undefeatedlegend6985 don't you mean don't👌🏾🗿
Awesome review, man.
Did somebody throw your views out the window?
I mean... It's not the worst looking...I guess
hey retro dodo for me the fake nintendo switch is just a sticker gane to play lokk similarly like real nintendo switch but only play gba games
true yet they tried to penalise draco fboys
you can,t beat the nanica smitch
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This would have been good if they didn't try to imitate the switch
To be fair its not advertised to play N64 and I believe the N64 emu is not shown in the front end cause of that so N64 roms must be launched from the file system.
Ive heard Powkiddy is working on debugging it so a firmware update may be available in the future.
Video must of also been a little a rushed out cause if you would have looked in the device settings you would have seen an option to change the display size so the game window is not stretched.
256MB could be an issue yes however from other vids Ive seen it seems to be playing the systems it claims to run just fine, perhaps no screen tearing if you changed the aspect ratio as I mentioned? Worth a shot.
My hacked SNES classic has 256MB RAM and looks to be running PS1 games just fine to me so..
The screen quality is very good however on this one being IPS (compared to most of the other 7" devices we've seen lately anyway) and no L2 or R2 is a shame yes but how many PS1 games use them? 🤔
And yeah, I do wish they would add a proper Dpad on these things and proper sticks, not the slider type ones.
I still think for the price and size of this and how runs what it claims it looks quite good value.
Yeah you can get RG350 and the RK2020 and I do have the RG350 but personally Im tired of the small screen devices, give me a larger screen please. 😊
Still, I wonder how long before they get everything right in a device, proper Dpad, both sets of shoulder buttons, good RAM and CPU, large IPS screen…
Trouble is most likely would also be way more expensive.
Anyway, thanks and stay safe all.
Wondering if the RAM could be upgraded!
Probably not :/
First the time from you is knowing 9:26 A.M.
I had a stroke reading this.
What does this mean lmao
The numbers Mason, what do they mean!?
The real switch is also a big ,too big console!
It's quite small
Dude your music for your intros are awesome
Too you yes but it's utter shit its instrumental music
An overclocked Pi 3 or 4 would be way better than this.
I have a question, does this console take the same games as the Nintendo Switch? (I'm French, sorry for the spelling)
I want both the Powkiddy X2 and the Powkiddy V90!
I ordered them both! Got the white Powkiddy X2 and the red Powkiddy V90, both from Ebay. It took a few weeks for the Powkiddy X2 to hit Ebay, only a few days for the V90.
The Chinese government protects it's people. Nintendo literally can't sue them
How much do you know about emulation? Starting to gross me out.
This fake switch look the most like the real switch
Man i hate the joysticks its disgusting like they did it on purpose
I first guy 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 I love your channel
No your the second person
@@spoon2497 no, I first guy
Is there super mario 64
Incluye juegos?
No Dpad.....
STOP DOING THIS CHINA!!!!!!
Right?
Nice until you see the screen tearing
Does anyone know if any of these handhelds have saving capabilities? I bought the retroid handheld game station but I could save any of the games I played.
Might get one of these, looks legit
Bruh
Powkiddy is the best nintendo switch copy
next fake console: fake nintendo switch with wired joycon
China can't just make fake Nintendo console handheld why it's so hard to make a real thing of a Nintendo console??
Try ps7000 its better its on aliexpress plz review it
I dont think its better.
Screen isnt IPS, (x2 is) it has that older UI that uses those game short cuts but worst of all you cannot change the aspect ratio on the PS7000.
Forced stretched view is terrible.
(X2 you can change in display settings)
On the plus side the PS7000 does have better dpad, all four shoulder buttons and better sound.
Another alternative is the Coolbaby RS18 7" handheld.
Same OS and UI as the X2.
But buttons for dpad again though, no IPS screen but aspect ratio can be changed.
Also has all four shoulder buttons and single back speaker.
But all 3 are flawed in a few ways.
Stll waiting for a new decent quality 7" handheld.
imagine the analogue stick spins for driving
Fix the unboxing
256mb RAM? PSONE?? hmmm
Please make your intro not so loud..
yooo how u doing?
I just bought a switch just like that one on face book market place yesterday. I couldn't find it anywhere before and everyone wanted to charged me like $500 or $600. This one costed me only $400. Did I get a good deal?
Probably not 😂