PowKiddy’s latest emulation device is a throwback to an older generation of retro handhelds, but with greatly improved controls and a killer $40 price point. In particular, this might be the best small GBA handheld out right now, thanks to its pitch-perfect 2x integer scaling for that system alone. Let’s investigate.
Buy one here: https://tinyurl.com/PKV10RGC
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ArkOS starter guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2023/03/27/arkos-starter-guide/
TP-Link Nano AC600 Wifi dongle: https://amzn.to/3SdLsxJ
PortMaster guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2024/07/12/portmaster-starter-guide/
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:16 specs and pricing
02:15 unboxing and impressions
06:00 controls and ergonomics
08:58 size and pocketability
12:38 software experience
14:30 screen and audio testing
16:06 GBA discussion
18:01 ArkOS features
19:53 SNES and scaling challenges
23:10 N64, DC, Saturn, and PSP
26:06 WiFi, PortMaster, and Pico-8
27:54 summary (likes and dislikes)
29:49 conclusion
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