The New BEST $100 Retro Handheld! (PowKiddy X55 Review)

[@ChrisGagner]

Oh wow... It received the official tech dweeb declaration of retro gaming perfection? I definitely need this device.

[@PhenMr]

Got the same feeling man! ✌🏼

[@FM-fm2yq]

I'm getting this device as well

[@L7NK]

I'll never get tired of your POW KIDDY intro :3 nice review

[@oznek57841]

The slick design, large screen, big battery, and the overall feel of the gaming console totally got me hooked. Can't wait to dive into games with this thing. Thanks for the review!

[@TechDweeb]

I've been playing quite a bit since making this video. It's grown on me even more.

[@HellenicRenegade]

​@@TechDweebIs this still the best current emulator to buy as I'm thinking of purchasing one. Also, how long did it take to arrive. Many thanks Tech D 🙏

[@cells001]

I love the editing and personality! Great content actually laughed a couple times!

[@mr.n476]

your magic trick & prediction are 100% correct lol. I recently bought RG353PS to play retro games, and after a while I do feel like the 3.5 inch screen are too small for my liking. so yeah, I just ordered x55 just because of that bigger screen. you are a Wizard techdweeb!

[@ronch550]

Just a tip for you kids out there who wanna buy this. I got my Powkiddy X55 two weeks ago and it came with JELOS version 20230831. I immediately updated via WiFi to 20230919. Shortly after, I noticed that PS1 games had audio stutters all over the place except for light 2D PS1 titles. I tried everything including switching emulators but it didn't help. I also tried flashing 0919 to the SD card from scratch but it didn't help either. Then a KZbinr (Jacek Rusin) who tests the X55 a lot helped me. After some futility, he said he's using 20230903. I tried that version and all the PS1 audio issues went away. Somewhere between firmware 0903 and 0919, something got messed up and it's killing PS1. So, if you get an X55, take note of this.

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks so much for the tip!

[@ronch550]

​@@TechDweebyou're welcome. Hope it helps!

[@golferaddict85]

I wish I knew what this all means. I just hope fighting games work well and don’t lag.

[@StereoMyth1]

just bought it , its going to be my first handheld and I searched for something that won't spiral me into days of figuring out how to get roms and OS's , exciting!

[@JubeProductions]

what do you think of it after having it for 6 months?

[@StereoMyth1]

@@JubeProductions The games it comes with are crap. You have to install your own roms , other than that a really nice device for the price. Although PSP games run on it very shit

[@danhoppy5517]

Pow Kitty are really hitting their products out of the park!

[@PhenMr]

Yeah they're stepping into the right direction

[@user-to1su2iy4d]

Going from where they were just about any step is the right step lol

[@sm0k3yg]

Love that when you're driving in San andreas, you're cruising a chopped 50s mercury. I've always wanted one in real life.

[@bigfistin578]

Just ordered the black one to complement my RG35xx. Glad to see it looks so good with GBA.

[@Rayanaminge]

I’ll stand by being a watcher that does like seeing specs. I kinda like this device. As I have a big collection of devices already, I may have to sell some old ones. That 5.5 inch screen is clean. Wish those clicky buttons weren’t so, well clicky. Maybe I’ll try opening it up and modding those buttons some way to reduce the noise. I appreciate your channel a lot as it brings a fun loving perspective to this hobby. It’s easy to get really nerdy about everything, and RGC does that spectacularly. But there is something else that you bring to the community that I just love. From the giggle bits to the kidney missing cat, I love your humor. I’m proud to be a patron and I can’t wait for your next video.

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks so much for saying so! You just made my day 🤓

[@Bendilin]

Super happy with my lime green SF2000, especially with the latest firmware update that improves SNES and GBA emulation. My strongest handheld is the RG35XX, but if I were to get anything stronger than it, I'm more likely to get the Retroid Pocket 3+. It just has everything I want, including cool colour options.

[@TechDweeb]

There is custom SF2000 firmware in the works! Hopefully that lets it the froggy become all it can be :) The RP3+ is a great handheld for the higher end stuff, probably my favourite.

[@ryanviertel7059]

​@@TechDweeb is there a place to keep up with updates for the SF2000 CFW?

[@nw_360_luke-nessmonster6]

​@@TechDweebdoes the handheld come with games ready to play if I purchase it?

[@AishRios]

POOWWWKKKIIIDDDDYYYYY!!!! it's very comfy but the loud clicks were a deal breaker for me

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

Yup. That would get old real quick. Makes the misophonia flare up.

[@jbc6980]

The X28 is my top handheld of the year and I've bought more than I care to admit this year. It's certainly my favorite T618 handheld. Got it for $110 during the June Chinese sale and would recommend over the X55 for just twenty extra bucks.

[@evshrug]

AH, but is the X28 available anywhere for $110 between now and the next generation of handhelds? (Serious question, I’d want one if it was available at that price before Black Friday)

[@garystinten9339]

There is a fix for the triggers.. Snip a snall piece of plastic out of the trigger area and allows the entire trigger button to press the trihger rather than just central to the button.. 2nd step.. hotglue fill the bottom trigger buttons and it reduces the noise of the clicking.. There are tutorials on KZbin to help with this

[@tomlion0116]

I bought a PSP 1 year ago for only 50$ and it became my favourite console of all time. I have a PS4 and a Switch but since my PSP I barely used them. It's a great emulation machine for NES, SNES, Gameboy, Genesys, PSP (ofcourse), PS1 but my favourite system to play on it is the GBA because of it's screen. It's very light and very comfortable for my tiny hands. I don't even want to buy another system but I love to watch your videos. Could you do one day make a video about the PSP and Vita?

[@clausjahnel5379]

I hear you! Started with a PSP myself, and it still is my favorite device to play GBA games. Brillant little machine all around. 🤗 If you'd take an advice from a fellow psp gamer - don't hesitate to get a Vita on oppprtunity. Feels like the ultimate PSP to me, and its community is really active, releasing new ports of great games all the time. 😁

[@TechDweeb]

I would love to get my hands on a PSP some day!

[@unicron8soundwave724]

@@TechDweeb We hope you do. It is so very much fun! Guilty Gear:Judgement Samurai Showdown: Anthology

[@JubeProductions]

I remember way back in like 2004 when the PSP handheld first came out. I got one on release day. I think within the first 6 months I was already playing pirated PSP games on it. You had to be a little more tech savvy back then, but it was fun. It was an amazing device for the time and it's still really good.

[@karthikmurali6012]

I went with RP3+. Overall it seemed better for my usecase. 😊

[@TechDweeb]

RP3+ is still my fav device at this size.

[@mauriciofreitas9439]

@@TechDweebif you don’t mind spending weeks to set up instead of turn on and play, yeah maybe

[@torq21]

Yeh, I have not been impressed with my RP3+. The screen is too small and everything is fiddly. Retroarch is not good. My $40 tiny Q90 just works and is all around a more fun and enjoyable experience. My experience is that pS2 and GameCube games take more effort than it's worth to get running in a acceptable way. These mid tier systems are looking more and more like a waste of time. I'm thinking about this X55 and a steam deck

[@thomasre9382]

@@torq21 just buy android controller to add, to ur phone, thats ho i plw my ps2 and gamecube games, snapdragon 845 and 765g is more than enough for ps2.

[@johnhamill7358]

Fun-tas-tic review. One of the best reviews of an item on KZbin: straight to subscribe. Tks

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks for saying so!

[@annybodykila]

I almost hit buy on this, but i got a retroid pocket 3 plus, and im really happy so far. To be completely honest, i think most reviews of it underrate the thing.

[@liamwilliams8258]

I love my X55, it's my 1 and only Retro Handheld, but it's all I need for now, and the fact Tech Dweeb loves it, means that I'm right, thanks Tech Dweeb, this is probably the 3rd time I've watched this Video...😁🎮👍

[@davidquaye]

Hi. Did you add custom firmware to this or stick with Jelos?

[@hdlts2]

I’ve had my eye on this, but with a modded PSP, 3DS, and Vita, plus a Switch, Steamdeck and now Miyoo Mini + (all set up with Onion thanks to your videos) it’s kind of hard to justify this even with the big screen and under $100. Plus I think my wife would kill me if I got another handheld, but it’s so nice!

[@muzafferturhan]

Just buy it already you impulse buyer you 😂

[@michaelnewman7248]

"my wife said if I bought another handheld shed leave me. I sure will miss her!"

[@hdlts2]

@@muzafferturhan haha already in my cart

[@hdlts2]

@@michaelnewman7248 Dr Mario will have to keep me warm at night now

[@AngryIT]

Same but with my hubby 🤣 I have a 35xx, miyoo mini+, powkiddy a66, rp3+, oled switch, and a steam deck. I may have a problem now that I typed that out….🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Knipper88]

Much respect for slipping that mom joke in there

[@mickienichelson5976]

I just ordered one of these without really looking into it but I’m glad it’s gonna do what I want in the future I definitely need to look into stuff deeper before I spend over a $100 bucks 😂

[@electronicengineer]

TechDweeb! You just convinced me to buy the X55 from Go Game Geek using the link you provided below. Thanks for the good steer buddy!

[@TechDweeb]

Nice. Enjoy!

[@johnmead2580]

I got my powkiddy x55, 128gb option, upgraded to 256gb, and got the latest version update 07/28/2023.... It F__N Rocks.... They have fixed the HDMI Issues with this update.....😍😃😀

[@TechDweeb]

Nice! What were the HDMI issues?

[@johnmead2580]

@@TechDweeb I watched retro game corps review of the powkiddy x55, he said there were issues with hdmi output , but that they should be fixed soon... and they were/are.. as of 07/28/2023... my .img version...

[@golferaddict85]

Did the 128 gb one come with Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact and 3rd Strike?

[@JubeProductions]

I've been looking for my first hand held retro console for a while now. First it was the rg35xx, then the RGB30, then I wanted the RG35xxH zazlebizzle thing, but after watching several video review I went with this RG55 with a 128GB card in black, from Amazon for $109 including a $20 off coupon from Amazon. I know I could get it a few dollars cheaper other places, but Amazon will have it here in less than 2 days. I figured since you did an excellent review, and you have a sense of humor and make good content, I'll subscribe. Thanks.

[@joelferguson625]

I recently picked up a retro handheld shaped like a SNES controller and so far my only real complaint is the screen size so I am interested in getting a large screen retro handheld. Great review, I'm thinking about pow kitty.

[@citruesilver]

Just ordered one. My daily driver is the retroid pocket 4 pro and i have a modded 3ds xl (for ds and 3ds emulation) as well as a cheap r36s (for serious abuse without caring) and an old dsi in my car (for traffic jams). Still i wanted this for my kids and me as a cheaper option for vacations to hook up on a tv set and play together (they have their own dsi for travelling) and as a device for game streaming although the clicky buttons may be too loud (i also prefer my 8.4 inch tablet with the d8 controller for that... All in all the first powkiddy device that tempted me enough to actually buy it. Excellent video as usual, thanks dweeb

[@115spt2]

Just ordered mine, I know its a little old but I heard with the newer rocknix OS updates that it actually gained a bit of performance since launch, and playing GBA on a big screen like that looks sick!

[@evshrug]

Look 👀 X55 vs RK2023: I’m considering picking up an X55, even though I already own the less expensive and similar performing RK2023, and here’s why: The RK2023 is great; the 4:3 aspect screen is also unusually bright and colorful (better than a Steam Deck TBH), and the aspect ratio is perfect for the home console systems the handheld is capable of emulating. Dreamcast in 480p mode is gorgeous! The more square screen aspect makes for a more compact device with similar display size for 4:3 content: this means its pocketable size is better for trains and busses and other impulsive moments. With a smaller screen (and WiFi disabled/not included), it has lower performance requirements and battery life is estimated to last twice as long as the X55. The RK2023 is significantly cheaper than the X55 too; I saw mine on sale, where it was an impulse buy price. So, why am I considering the X55 anyway/in addition, and why am I bothering to make a comment where I think I have something to add to what @Tech Dweeb had to say? Well, let’s get the minor thing out of the way first: both handhelds use the same RK processor, though the X55 has 1 Gigglebyte more RAM. This means the X55 will at least perform as satisfactory as my RK2023 has, and maybe the RAM will help with Saturn and PSP games 🤷‍♂️. MORE importantly, I’m currently on my second week of a road trip, which I think will have a third week with me driving home, alone. With this perspective, I think the X55 ergonomics would be better for playing over an hour at campsites and hotels; the RK2023 doesn’t give me sore hotspots BUT it does numb my right hand. I don’t know the PSP or GBA library very well, but @TechDweeb made a good point that this portable system plays these portable-designed games well, and I would additionally highlight that these games will have larger fonts and menus intended for smaller screens. So, ironically, I would want the larger device for portable games 😂. It’s larger size would be no trouble while I’m traveling by car, and I would have the perfect bag for an airplane, and of course I don’t need to worry about pockets at home. Lastly, and perhaps the biggest selling point for me: the X55 includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. I didn’t bother spending the extra money for the RK2023 Black with Wi-Fi, because the only use for it would be Over The Air OS updates and album art, both of which I could also do from a computer. However, the X55 only costs a little more than the WiFi RK2023, and the Bluetooth is a MUCH more significant addition! With Bluetooth, I could use wireless headphones and speakers (both which could solve the issue of some standalone emulators not recognizing the RK2023’s volume buttons), but also Bluetooth really completes the “console” package to connect one or two wireless controllers while connecting the X55 to a home or hotel TV. Connecting a powered USB hub to an RK2023 and buying a SUPPORTED Bluetooth dongle is just too much jank for what I consider a portable system, so I doubt I’ll ever use the RK2023 HDMI out either. In summary? The RK2023 is a fantastic pocket-friendly budget friendly retro handheld, while the X55 succeeds as a hybrid home and travel handheld. The PowKiddy X28 tempts me too for the same reasons as the X55 + Android… but for retro gaming and the under $100 price point, the X55 is still really attractive.

[@TechDweeb]

Good notes, thanks for sharing this with us! I'm sure many will find it super helpful

[@evshrug]

@@TechDweeb Thanks for sharing your video! I really liked it 😃

[@eclipsedat3am]

I appreciate your video and review. I'm glad you like this device but after the first 5 seconds of the video I just couldn't take your voice. I just ordered this X55 and I'm happy that it's getting good reviews.

[@JubeProductions]

it actually grows on you. I just found his channel the other day and when I heard his voice, clicked off. But then I kept seeing his videos and if you can get past his character, he has some good insights. I watched this video and ordered the RG55 as my first handheld.

[@SNKev411]

You're right ☝Your magic tricks are amazing. 🤙

[@TechDweeb]

🔮

[@davefarley4318]

Would you consider doing a video of setting up the powkiddy x55 from scratch? I would like very much to watch it done.

[@TechDweeb]

There was so little to be done! It's pretty much turn-it-on-and-game situation. The only thing I did was change the aspect ratio of the 4x3 systems to 3:2, and apply the shader (both of which can be done in the system options from the frontend menu). This was probably the easiest device I've ever used tbh.

[@mattmungrin4792]

@@TechDweeb can you add games easily?

[@lostcapital2591]

Love the review, you numbered the amount of games on each different system. That’s where I personally consider if the price is worth

[@ЄвгенКорякін]

You sound like an adult version of Craig from South Park. Good to see life has worked out for him, lol. Good content as always, informative and entertaining. The punching kitty lives in my head rent-free now.

[@SeeJayPlayGames]

he can have space in mine as well. And maybe knock DJT out of it, who has been living in my head rent-free for years. But I'm not trying to start any political kerfuffle; ijs that he's a "prominent public figure who is difficult to ignore."

[@davefarley4318]

How long did your x55 take to boot? The first version of x55 , JELOS didn't support the x55. It worked but took a minute to boot. JELOS now supports the x55 and boots almost instantly.

[@DashingFox]

I'm curious about this also

[@TechDweeb]

I haven't tried Jelos yet. The x55 takes 20s to boot in the stock config.

[@davefarley4318]

I was under the impression that the x55 shipped with JELOS

[@decisionparalysis7856]

Not sure if you have seen the TJD T10 yet but they have a yellow model that instantly made me think of you. Pretty new to your channel, found you thanks to the Retroid, you are honestly pretty awesome.

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks for saying so! I love the look of that thing! Hopefully I can get my hands on when to test.

[@decisionparalysis7856]

@@TechDweeb The Black and Yellow models actually look quite nice, the White one was just a no go though. They look kind of like they would be fun to mod up with custom buttons, etc. That screen is also just beautiful, would love to have one.

[@batpixel]

Wow what an awesome device! Also your videos are cracking me up. Love it

[@Rroy20]

Really digging you content. You know how to entertain. Very easy to watch

[@dimplesbrave]

Can you please help me fix my powkiddy x55 it only came with 35 games and only one of them works i really dont know what to do?

[@TechDweeb]

I would suggest you start fresh. 1. Install Rocknix (instructions: rocknix.org/play/install/) - Make sure you get the x55 version - Install this on a fresh SD card, and you can optionally add a 2nd SD card just for games storage 2. Download/obtain your rom sets (sorry, I can't teach you how to do that, google can help you) and add them to the game directories created by Rocknix 3. Download/obtain your bios files (again, can't help you there) and add them to your bios directory. - Check the rocknix wiki I liked if you get stuck, all the info you need is on there It'll take a bit of work, but it'll be worth it! Enjoy!

[@dimplesbrave]

@@TechDweebthanks but how do i save in games?

[@josebolivar4364]

​@@TechDweebThanks a lot!

[@shantanukumar3524]

That button clicking sound was really interesting 😂

[@noelsilva8887]

Well this be my first retro portable system. Because I want one that build to be a retro system from the start. Because I’m afraid to get one of those micro cards and it messed up my Rog ally and I’m not good at those downloads

[@caposolomon8745]

Can you make a video explaining how to download more games into it? I like Force unleashed, Pata pong and final fantasy and would like to download it.

[@controllerspixelsplayers9202]

How was the Dreamcast experience on this? Been wanting a device that can handle Dreamcast efficiently but without breaking the bank... Specifically for a game known as Skies of Arcadia

[@saltykernel2169]

👌 one of the greatest RPGs ever made. I had a friend obsessed with it I was more of a Legend of the Dragoon guy.

[@wingsfromheaven8788]

Dreamcast requires frameskip=1 but runs quite smooth; good experience. N64 requires disabling the Hybrid filter. PS1 runs 2x but that res realistically requires auto-frameskip; otherwise no frameskip necessary at 1x res. PSP absolutely requires auto-frameskip=1, and still stutters slightly. PSP: Need for Speed Most Wanted is very playable at 1x res, which says it all for this device. TechDweeb mentioned that most performance settings don't require diving into RetroArch; very true. So easy to setup; therer's a shallow learning curve but it can be accomplished in 15 minutes with all these tweaks if you're familiar with Emulation Station, or maybe an hour with no experience.

[@wingsfromheaven8788]

BTW, I haven't tested Skies of Arcadia but I did setup hotkeys for disc management with multi-disc titles (to change discs) and it works great with PBP files in PS1 for sure.

[@evshrug]

My RK2023 has a mostly good Dreamcast performance at the original 480p VGA hi res mode. You can use a small frameskip; a lower resolution like 360p can improve performance too. Remember that these Dreamcast games were originally made for CRTs which usually had lower resolution than a 480p computer monitor… so they still look great at lower resolutions. The RK2023 has the same processor as the X55; the X55 has more RAM (whatever that does for emulation, IDK), but the RK2023 has a lower resolution screen (which definitely does improve emulation performance) at the same 480p resolution as the native Dreamcast could output in the VGA hires output mode. Skies of Arcadia is a great game: wonderful combo of Final Fantasy influence and Sega whimsy! I loved it at release time, treasured it. Another great RPG to look out for: Grandia II. In 2020, I tried to introduce both games to my wife; we never finished SoA, but she loved Grandia II! You can see monsters and flank or avoid them instead of random battles, so you feel a greater sense of agency, plus it seemed like I was always the right level to progress without intentionally grinding levels. Grandia II was also on just one GD-ROM, but it had more voice acting, the special spells were cool pre-rendered anime videos, and it may have been a longer game. So, put all that together, Grandia II may have aged a bit better, but both games are worth seeking out IMO!

[@bellytelevision]

You're the best, Tech Dweeb! (I wish I had seen this before getting the rk2023v2. But it's all G all part of the hobby!)

[@TechDweeb]

Haha yeah. That's the way it goes, buy one thing and immediately something else comes along that you wish you had instead 🤤

[@PhenMr]

🐱👊🏼Pow-kiddy👊🏼🐱 It get's me every time 😂❤

[@hobbiecomics]

I think he was one "POW KITTY" short at the end there.......I was confused..." why did he leave it out????

[@torq21]

Dang , you got me excited for this thing.

[@davefarley4318]

I ordered 2 of them 15 days ago. Still waiting for slow boat from China. I have 2 new 16 gb micro SD cards and 2 new 256 gb SD cards just waiting.

[@lunsj]

Who are the people who skip the specs? How do you know if it's gonna play your games if you don't know it has an RK3566 or T618 or whatever?

[@transfunkulation]

So I'm "that guy" at the start... I've got a cheap 280v and I've managed to put a custom OS on and a few roms but that's about it. Really want something more powerful to play Dreamcast and particularly N64 but don't really want to spend a ton of money. My question though is that you mention it may struggle on some of the harder to emulate N64 titles, but what would those be? Main games I'd be wanting to play would be Mario 64, Goldeneye, 1080 snowboarding, wave racer 64, mario kart 64, star fox 64 and a few WWF titles... Thanks man, videos are awesome!

[@TechDweeb]

Of those games Goldeneye and Wave Racer are the harder ones, it may struggle with those (not guaranteed, but maybe). The rest should work fine.

[@transfunkulation]

@@TechDweeb thanks man! As tempted as I am, I'm thinking I may just save some extra £££ and go for the RP3+ (just wish they had the Orange version back in stock, that's my favourite!)

[@transfunkulation]

So I finally bit the bullet and ordered this last week, arrived yesterday and it's amazing! I almost went for a slightly smaller option but super glad I didn't as the size is perfect. Gameplay is great and I haven't come across anything super stuttery yet. Yeah the buttons are loud, but I've seen a hack to fix that. Only annoyance is mine most certainly didn't come with a fully loaded 128GB SD card like I ordered... not the end of the world as I've got a lot of ROMs already, but annoying all the same. Thanks for this review though man, between you and Russ from Retro Game Corp, you both persuaded me and super happy with my purchase 👍

[@gmoney0987]

Sleep mode is always one of those things people forget to mention, but it’s super important to me. Do you know if it can sleep and wake with this stock OS?

[@TechDweeb]

Yup, full proper sleep mode

[@gmoney0987]

@@TechDweeb sweet! Thanks dude

[@starstriker1881]

Spec is important though, determines what console you can emulate. this chip Rk3566 can play up to some psp and n64 games similarly to rg353vs or 353ps

[@morphiendo]

youre a spec

[@marleyandsmokeysplace4058]

I got mine finally and it doesn’t have the vice city? How do I get them added on my system x55

[@TechDweeb]

You can download any game you want and add it to your sd card into the system's folder.

[@marleyandsmokeysplace4058]

I wanna add games that are missing and I don’t know where I can do that..

[@liamwilliams8258]

Oh, anyone know if transferring the Stock OS game saves to a JelOS card will work, just Wana know if the stock OS saves work with JelOS...

[@TechDweeb]

Yes, the save games are the same format.

[@liamwilliams8258]

@TechDweeb wow, a response from TechDweeb, now if that isn't cool, then I don't know. 😁👍🙏

[@BonnaMayChuaCesa]

Its cool 😎😎 i buy it

[@emilianomontanari283]

oh no… i have ordered the 64gb roms option cause i had your toughts…. i just want play 32bit and below… will i lose many roms ?

[@TechDweeb]

Nah, you'll be fine with most of the lower end systems, it's the higher end systems that you won't get as many ROMs for.

[@prestonwood4558]

Between this device and the RGB30, sadly my 552 has now become obsolete

[@williamwhite2830]

so far ive the anbernic rg35xx which i love and the powkiddy clam shell this looks good

[@TechDweeb]

This is a good higher end device, a good pairing with what you already have.

[@crystal_is_cozy]

Kindness Monster!! ❤ also, I wish this came in any other color, sigh.

[@TechDweeb]

He's a good little sidekick. Expect to see him again!

[@flxb04]

what is the operating system in x55 instead JELOS????

[@TechDweeb]

This one came with Powkiddy's custom Emuelec build, but the second one I got came with Jelos.

[@Neruqi]

Wow, I was so set on buying the Powkiddy x55 handheld, but after reading some of the reviews, especially on AliExpress,it has completely thrown me off the idea of buying it now 😞 This would be the first handheld I would buy and it has all the features I’m looking for. It has batter issues, software issues, random shutdowns, not being able to/struggles to play some ps games, not booting properly, etc. So, for now I’m going to hold off and if anyone can recommend anything else to me I’d be happy to check it out. 👍

[@jessequick6158]

Please help me! Just got it today, right away noticed settings.menu was slow, so updated JelOS and it sucked and no emulators or games showed up. Then when i tried flashing the update to my tf2 sd card the program deleted everything on it. I need to know how to start from scratch with one sd card

[@igornandrade]

love your edit style does the x55 work well as a console setup (hdmi output + bt controllers)?

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks! Yup!

[@yusufaykin5233]

Hi I bought this are you having issues playing PlayStation games on there I can’t seem to get any to work?

[@TechDweeb]

Hmmm. No they're working fine for me. Maybe try changing the emulation core (press select in the playstation section, then go to 'advanced system options, then set the emulator to "Libretro: PCSX Rearmed"). That's what I'm using and it works fine.

[@yusufaykin5233]

@@TechDweeb I can only set the emulator to RETROARCH : DUCKSTATION or RETROARCH : SWANSTATION & swanstation is the only one that works however the game is unplayable so laggy & the sound is awful?

[@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2]

I'm looking for something just like this, in the 100 to 150 pound price range. We're absolutely swamped with these devices though. Is there something very much like this, but without the mega clicky shoulder buttons? What about ps2 emulation too, or game cube? Any advice or a recommendation on a video to watch would be massively appreciated mate.

[@mandrill81]

Have ordered the Black version from PowKiddy direct

[@jackdoobie]

That's a lot of POW-KITTY!!! that goes there. I don't want to make my other POW-KITTY!!! jelly-ous, but maybe in the near future. Thanks, TD.

[@TechDweeb]

There is no replacement for the clamshell V90. That thing is an all-time classic. If I could have one wish it'd be an updated version of that thing.

[@Drivenby]

Miyoo flip sometime

[@smidlee7747]

I didn't hear anything about battery life. For a $100 I doubt it would have much of a battery. added: 4000 mah battery I assume is at 3.7 volts which would be 14.8 Wh.

[@TechDweeb]

Yeah the battery has been really good. The only downside is that it charges VERY slow.

[@michaels-h5539]

How will you compare this one with the RGB30 mainly for Arcade Shoot 'Em Ups? Which one you like more?

[@TechDweeb]

If you're here for vertical shmups (or GB/GBC/Pico8) definitely go for the RGB30. If you want more GBA or PSP or Dreamcast with widescreen hacks then go for the X55. They have the same processing power, they'll both run the same stuff. Both are amazing choices, they just have different screen shapes that work better for different stuff.

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

Im amazed you're a magical wizard. And you're right.

[@myatko9246]

I ordered a blue one. Haven't tested it yet. My Miyoo Mini Plus died a month ago and I can't figure out why.

[@larryshelton9870]

Thank you so much. I have to buy one now

[@nydavey]

Does this play any of the Mario titled games? Where can you find the included game list? Is there an option to buy a larger SD card with more games from the manufacturer? Good video

[@TechDweeb]

Yes it plays the Mario games. I think 128gb is the max size you can get (but you can definitely add your own games, or swap to a bigger size sd card if you want to add a ton of games).

[@alex2921]

I have a rg552 anbernic and a powkiddy rgb10 max. Do i need this one?

[@TechDweeb]

Definitely not. It's not much more than the RGB10Max.

[@alex2921]

@@TechDweeb thank you for saving me 100 bucks

[@anothorestes]

I have a mini plus and a switch; I'm definitely looking for something bigger to complement the mini plus, but the x55 isn't quite it. I need something that can handle ps2 emulation. Powkiddy is taking preorders on the "RGB10MAX3" (such catchy names) which looks like it has the processing power, though the 5" 845*480 (weird aspect ratio) screen is inferior to the x55

[@dumtaminn]

Similiar situation here with you, got the miniplus for retro and switch for newer games, but looking for something that can play ps2 games, reply back if you have a suggestion for me!

[@anothorestes]

@@dumtaminn I recently got a samsung s23 ultra and a gamesir x2 pro, and it's a dream gaming setup. The phone is $25/month, and the controller was around $60. It can play *most* ps2 games upscaled at least 2x. Games like FFX look better than the remasters. And the controller comes with a free month of game pass ultimate, so I've been playing nothing but Starfield the last week, which is amazing handheld. I haven't touched my switch in months

[@dumtaminn]

@@anothorestes nice setup but im looking towards a dedicated handheld device more so than phone+controller because i play from time to time but i would like my son to play on it as well.

[@keithinator5874]

I’ve had one of these for a while now, partly because of your review. Which LCD shader do you prefer for GBA? I’ve been using the LCD 3X on my X55 and RG351P. Thanks!

[@CapFlipGaming]

I'm thinking this might be better than the RG35XX.... Anyone agree? I only want to buy 1 handheld.

[@TechDweeb]

Both are great, it just comes down to the form factor (vertical and small vs big and wide), and what games you want to play (35xx only plays up to ps1, x55 plays many more systems), and how much you want to spend.

[@CapFlipGaming]

@@TechDweeb I appreciate it! It's a tough decision! Do you know if the X55 comes with roms already usually?

[@bieleckipiotr13]

On another console, when I was playing Pokemon on gameboyadvence, it was possible to speed up the game, e.g. 2x faster, how can I do it on x55?

[@kici5777]

Where to get this in Europe for a decent price?

[@TechDweeb]

s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE0vHC7

[@احمدسنوج]

3 days ago , I turn on my powkiddy x55 , but when I start to play after 30min or less the game freeze ,and I could not leave the game , so I restart the device and checked if there is a new update (from the device itself ) , I contact the internet and update the device , but after the update finish , the device should turn on and the same opinig show up( the jelos logo ) but after the opining the screen do not turn on , I tried to restart the device and charging it but the screen always turn off after the opening , any one can help ?

[@frankysour]

Probably late to the party but as it seems to me there is more color choise now! Black (actually greyish) and white are there,and ven a green one... Will this bring it to 14 or even 15 x55s out of 16?

[@volatilemolotov2298]

X55 vs rgb30? It's hard to decide.

[@TechDweeb]

Widescreen for psp VS square for GB & Pico8. Other than that they are more or less the same. I'd personally go for the RGB30 because I like the overall device better.

[@therunawaykid6523]

I have the rgb 20s which is great but I have always preferred a device with a decent size horizontal screen plus this looks really comfortable to hold, very tempted to order one of these myself that screen is beautiful

[@marlonrampersad8215]

So from the link you provided to buy the X55 from... the cards that come with games; is it worth it? Are all the games in English? if you get what im asking...

[@TechDweeb]

Yes the roms are english. The rom sets on this device are very well done actually, much cleaner than many of the other devices I've tested. I think you'll be happy with the library on this one.

[@BandoidView]

I'm not seeing a video link For the video on the X28, am I missing it?

[@TechDweeb]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGTInKCLg7N-fs0

[@KyleRuggles]

Awesome for the price, wondering does it have enough power to do widescreen snes and genesis? This would be a great gift for the kids imo. ^_^

[@TechDweeb]

Good question. I don't think so tbh, for some reason those widescreen emulators are super demanding, and this thing can barely handle n64.

[@der-Troet]

the x55 is a nobrainer at this price. buy it. done

[@MRCAB]

Honestly though, the specs font was difficult to read.

[@aneelasyed-b4e]

I like the poke kitty, X 55😊

[@JustinLeeper]

Hey there. N00b question: I have a Super Console X2 Pro, and backed up the 256GB SD card. It uses Emualec and I think retroarch. Could I forgo getting an included SD card for this - instead buying a name-brand SD card on Amazon and copying over the roms I got from the other console (and the stuff I've since added - like PSone games with full audio)? Thanks for anyone who answers!

[@BLZN_Sn1ck]

When I get mine it better be as good as you say

[@Curryking32000]

Hi Mr Dweeb, I've just got my X55 and it has Jelos on it and only 3 basic themes. The one you've got is not on mine, have you got Emuelec on yours if so how do I get it on my x55? Jelos is missing vital features such as the ability to upload themes, no bezel project and it can't rotate the screen for vertical games.

[@TechDweeb]

Yeah mine is Emuelec. Not sure what you can do to get emuelec though. Maybe ask in the Retro Handhelds discord server, lots of helpful dweebs over there.

[@King_Midas]

Seems like a good value.

[@davidmedina531]

I ended up getting one , thanks for the info, but I can't figure out how to display it on my TV can you help

[@piqone1]

If you had to choose between Trimui smart pro or Powkiddy x55 which at roughly the same price which would you choose? Is either more polished or better to use right out of the box?

[@hobbiecomics]

Great Video !

[@jamesbagnall7422]

How come some of these come with different software? I thought they came with jelOS ? Good video 👍🏻

[@Zep2084]

does it have castelvania symphony of the night?

[@craigrussell3062]

I love how a man clearly obsessed with orange isn't a fan of blue. TechDweeb, it's a COMPLEMENTARY COLOR

[@TechDweeb]

Complementary colours are a misnomer. They are OPPOSITES. Blue is the mortal enemy of orange.

[@brave7033]

​@@TechDweeb🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you gotta love this guy! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽Well done Tech Dweeb, well done 😉

[@brave7033]

​@@TechDweebKeep being you bro 🤜🏽

[@marleyandsmokeysplace4058]

How did you get vice city psp edition?? Anyone

[@TechDweeb]

You can add your own games to the SD card. If you're asking how to find the rom, google can help you.

[@anderssorenson9998]

I've got to get one for my Mam, I got her a Switch during covid as a bit of a diversion she's an old lady but has being playing video games since the nineties and grand kids started playing. She likes the switch but she will rant for an hour about Nintendo being a 'grasping pack of bastards' in reference to the fact that they have free emulators for Mega Drive N64 etc. but you not only have to sign up to switch online and then buy the games.

[@TechDweeb]

Haha I like the sound of your Mam.