PowKiddy X28 -- The New $150 King?

The new PowKiddy X28 is the sixth T618 handheld released over the past couple of years, offering competition to similar devices like the Retroid Pocket Flip, Retroid Pocket 3+, and the Anbernic RG405M. And at $150 (with free shipping), this is the cheapest among them, too. In this video, we'll see if this value-minded retro handheld will be worth considering over the others.

Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:46 tech specs
02:33 unboxing and impressions
03:51 d-pad testing
05:50 analog stick testing
07:57 other hardware impressions
10:50 size and weight comparisons
14:19 screen and audio testing
18:20 software experience
20:46 emulation testing
25:51 Android games and HDMI
27:31 summary (likes and dislikes)
29:27 conclusion

Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:

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#PowKiddy #X28 #emulation

[TeamPandory]

That's such a shame about the dpad and analogue sticks. All they needed was a bit more effort when it came to Quality Control and this would have knocked it out of the park. ⚾

[JB-tpuj]

Damn! If there’s anything I’ve learned after having 4 handhelds, if the controls aren’t good, it doesn’t matter what the machine can do. It’s DOA.

[piplup]

Thank you for stating whether it was worth getting within the first couple minutes of the video 🙂 that’s really handy for a lot of people who just want to know whether it’s worth buying or not. Of course I still watched the whole video but I appreciate that information ☺️

[carld]

That dpad is brutal. I had the same issue on an RG353v that I did the "tape mod" on. Definitely something I look out for now before buying. Thanks for testing it.

[Meuh]

I got mine a month ago, first handheld emulator, took me a day to setup but now I'm playing it everyday, PSP games works great.

[Damaniel]

I'll give them credit for at least one thing - it isn't ugly as sin like most of Powkiddy's other devices.

[Madblaster]

I wonder what PowKiddy's philosophy is? Put as much junk out until something sticks?

[jedewitz]

I've been really loving mine. Had to swap the lcd out, but this thing is really, really feeling great in my hands. Love the big screen and ergonomics.
Also- about the OTA Uptade- It is there. Go into settings, about game "devies" and it says "wireless update." I used it today and there was one.

[TheDancap]

I would love to see Retroid Pocket 3+ max. I mean Retroid Pocket 3+ with 5.5" screen and Analogue triggers...

[TheTyisawesome]

I got this chip in a Retroid pocket 3+ and it is a power house I'd recommend the RP3+ as the control issues that are on this device are not present in the RP3+

[ArcueidBrunestuddo]

Still happy with my RP3+. Recently got a nice charging dock from Etsy, looks good on my table with the Retroid label on it in gray and purple.

[SWPLGAMING]

The could do well if they improve the build quality. Is
Anyone on team powkiddy passionate about what they create?
Another great video 👌🏾

[hugojmaia]

Physical android buttons + sensible start and select buttons. Looks better than a lot of other handhelds.

[OSW]

4:40 caramel smooth delivery of hadokenable and shoryukenable

[kdizzy]

23:16 God of War: Boyz in da Hood
25:13 I didn't know final fantasy had a boxing minigame

[numberoneappgames]

I'm hoping for a $200 build that has at least a 7-inch screen and can play GameCube games. It's my hope.

[stevent]

Personally as an owner of several hand helds I have a hard time spending anything over the $50 mark for anything made from PowKiddy!

[ncnuggets]

What I wish people like yourself would add when going over the specs, is a comparison to a known console/handheld....sometimes you get an idea from the emulators but to those of us who have no clue where to start, it would be a great addition.

[Wrain.]

I like it that you played Willow Arcade 21:20. That game doesn't get enough credit on how awesome it is.

[yourfreakingrayofsunshine]

I love your voice and would love to hear audiobooks narrated by you