I must agree with you, Powkiddy is basically defined by a single word : inconsistent. The quality of their products is all over the place and they're capable of the best and the worse even on the same product line. That's why these kind of videos are so important for us to check before buying, thanks for all the hard work!
For me Anbernic is way better than Powkiddy. Sure they're also a mixed bag. However they have more hits then Misses. Plus they're constantly improving unlike Powkiddy unfortunately. I'll try sending Anbernic and Powkiddy Emails.
@@Pridetoons I agree with you on this... Anbernic's gaming devices seem to have better and more responsive controls. Their buttons and D-pads seem like they will last much longer and not fall apart quite as often. Also, their frames feel more sturdy and robust. That justifies their higher prices!
GRIPES & FLAWS: #1: Does not save your games 'natively'. It will only save your games in .PRG format, and not in the more commonly used .SAV or .SRM formats (via backup RAM). This type of save state is unique only to this device's operating system, and is NOT compatible or readable on any PC-based emulators. In other words, you most probably won't be able to hack/edit the save states easily or even have the option to resume playing your saved games on other different devices or emulators. Not unless you are VERY technical; and either have the programs/tools or know how to properly convert/compress those kinds of files into compatible/readable ones. This also means that you will NOT be able to play any multi-disc PS1 games, because it does not dump any backup RAM for the saves. You have been WARNED! #2: No auto-resume feature for videos. This will be an issue if you also plan to watch movies on this device. If you are halfway watching through a movie and suddenly need to stop and take a break, you will not be able to pick up back where you last left off. And since the FF/RR feature is VERY SLOW, as it skips only 2 seconds of footage at a time; trying to manually fast-forward all the way back to the last scene where you wish to resume watching at is going to be a REAL PROBLEM. Watching short 15/30/45 minute videos (like documentaries or TV shows) should be fine, but trying to enjoy full feature-length or extended-length movies that will last at least 2+ hours or more, is NOT recommended on this device for the reasons stated above. #3: Does not support .SRT files needed for downloadable movie subtitles. If you're going to be watching foreign movies in a totally different language that you don't understand and need to have subtitles on, this device will NOT be able to load them on the screen. #4: Average battery life. On a FULL charge, this device will last for only about 4 hours at the lowest brightness settings. This is pretty typical for the small and thin 3000 mAh lithium batteries housed inside of these smaller handhelds. While this isn't too terrible, some of the newer/better handheld gaming devices out there can now last up to 12+ hours or more. And another thing to keep in mind is that whenever the battery runs low, you will only receive the "LOW BATTERY" warning message just ONCE before the power suddenly zaps out within a couple more minutes afterwards. On other devices I have used, they will give you the low battery warning message at least 3 or 4 times before automatically shutting themselves off. Make sure that you have a handy external USB power brick ready and close by if you plan on having some long extended gaming sessions. #5: Weak audio output. This device only has 1 built-in speaker, that is either outputting mono or pseudo-stereo sound. You need to turn the volume at least halfway up just in order to hear anything clearly. It sounds tiny and distorted while playing back music or audio files. There are NO equalizer settings to let you adjust the bass/treble/balance/ect. Setting your games to output in mono audio (if available) will probably help things sound a little better. #6: Cheaply constructed controls. The thumbstick has the typical 'deadzones' in it, and the D-pad is not all that great for fighting games (nor do I recommend playing them on this device). It is quite soft and has a mushy feeling to it. Good quality D-pads should always 'click' and offer a decent amount of give and resistance when you press down on them. Not here, apparently. Not at this price range. The face buttons have a loose, flimsy feel to them and seem like they will not last very long. The shoulder bumper buttons work OK, but just aren't very solid or robust. You can easily tell that they used some very cheap and low-quality silicone sensor pads underneath the controller parts. When something breaks, I just hope that replacement parts will be cheap and easy to find. There is a setting in the option menus for either analog or digital controls; but I doubt that it makes any difference at all. Just cheap shoddy build quality overall.
Seen worse but nothing here would make me want to purchase it. POWKIDDY please make a windows handheld, put an AMD processor in it and price it to sell.
I hate when companies make really decent products and then make another product and it's like they didn't care. It's like they had parts left over and just threw it together to get a quick money and that is all they cared about.
That handheld is a piece of shit next time you a review check if you can save games I bought and sent it back in less than a day does not have memory card saving its useless.
I love the way you say Powkiddy.
one of the most experienced company that makes handhelds.. but damn.. they never learn!!!
I must agree with you, Powkiddy is basically defined by a single word : inconsistent. The quality of their products is all over the place and they're capable of the best and the worse even on the same product line. That's why these kind of videos are so important for us to check before buying, thanks for all the hard work!
For me Anbernic is way better than Powkiddy. Sure they're also a mixed bag. However they have more hits then Misses. Plus they're constantly improving unlike Powkiddy unfortunately. I'll try sending Anbernic and Powkiddy Emails.
@@Pridetoons I agree with you on this...
Anbernic's gaming devices seem to have better and more responsive controls. Their buttons and D-pads seem like they will last much longer and not fall apart quite as often. Also, their frames feel more sturdy and robust. That justifies their higher prices!
You should make a video all about the different Powkiddy handhelds
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Cool cheap retro gaming solution.
So far so good 👍
its the same like X39, what's the difference between the 2 devices?
Screen resolution.
It is an upgrade from the X39 : it plays Playstation games much better
Are there atari games ؟
GRIPES & FLAWS:
#1: Does not save your games 'natively'. It will only save your games in .PRG format, and not in the more commonly used .SAV or .SRM formats (via backup RAM). This type of save state is unique only to this device's operating system, and is NOT compatible or readable on any PC-based emulators. In other words, you most probably won't be able to hack/edit the save states easily or even have the option to resume playing your saved games on other different devices or emulators. Not unless you are VERY technical; and either have the programs/tools or know how to properly convert/compress those kinds of files into compatible/readable ones. This also means that you will NOT be able to play any multi-disc PS1 games, because it does not dump any backup RAM for the saves. You have been WARNED!
#2: No auto-resume feature for videos. This will be an issue if you also plan to watch movies on this device. If you are halfway watching through a movie and suddenly need to stop and take a break, you will not be able to pick up back where you last left off. And since the FF/RR feature is VERY SLOW, as it skips only 2 seconds of footage at a time; trying to manually fast-forward all the way back to the last scene where you wish to resume watching at is going to be a REAL PROBLEM. Watching short 15/30/45 minute videos (like documentaries or TV shows) should be fine, but trying to enjoy full feature-length or extended-length movies that will last at least 2+ hours or more, is NOT recommended on this device for the reasons stated above.
#3: Does not support .SRT files needed for downloadable movie subtitles. If you're going to be watching foreign movies in a totally different language that you don't understand and need to have subtitles on, this device will NOT be able to load them on the screen.
#4: Average battery life. On a FULL charge, this device will last for only about 4 hours at the lowest brightness settings. This is pretty typical for the small and thin 3000 mAh lithium batteries housed inside of these smaller handhelds. While this isn't too terrible, some of the newer/better handheld gaming devices out there can now last up to 12+ hours or more. And another thing to keep in mind is that whenever the battery runs low, you will only receive the "LOW BATTERY" warning message just ONCE before the power suddenly zaps out within a couple more minutes afterwards. On other devices I have used, they will give you the low battery warning message at least 3 or 4 times before automatically shutting themselves off. Make sure that you have a handy external USB power brick ready and close by if you plan on having some long extended gaming sessions.
#5: Weak audio output. This device only has 1 built-in speaker, that is either outputting mono or pseudo-stereo sound. You need to turn the volume at least halfway up just in order to hear anything clearly. It sounds tiny and distorted while playing back music or audio files. There are NO equalizer settings to let you adjust the bass/treble/balance/ect. Setting your games to output in mono audio (if available) will probably help things sound a little better.
#6: Cheaply constructed controls. The thumbstick has the typical 'deadzones' in it, and the D-pad is not all that great for fighting games (nor do I recommend playing them on this device). It is quite soft and has a mushy feeling to it. Good quality D-pads should always 'click' and offer a decent amount of give and resistance when you press down on them. Not here, apparently. Not at this price range. The face buttons have a loose, flimsy feel to them and seem like they will not last very long. The shoulder bumper buttons work OK, but just aren't very solid or robust. You can easily tell that they used some very cheap and low-quality silicone sensor pads underneath the controller parts. When something breaks, I just hope that replacement parts will be cheap and easy to find. There is a setting in the option menus for either analog or digital controls; but I doubt that it makes any difference at all. Just cheap shoddy build quality overall.
looks like the Wolsen devices
THANKS,. :)
X39
Seen worse but nothing here would make me want to purchase it. POWKIDDY please make a windows handheld, put an AMD processor in it and price it to sell.
I hate when companies make really decent products and then make another product and it's like they didn't care. It's like they had parts left over and just threw it together to get a quick money and that is all they cared about.
The screen FAILED within less than a week... Need I say MORE???
That handheld is a piece of shit next time you a review check if you can save games I bought and sent it back in less than a day does not have memory card saving its useless.