PowKiddy X55: Is It Worth a Buy? Let's Review (and look at JelOS CFW)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- Today we're taking a look at the PowKiddy X55, and where things stand with the latest JelOS build, how far can we push PSP, Dreamcast, N64, and DS.
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📖Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Specs
01:35 - Buttons, Look & Feel
02:43 - N64 (Mario Kart)
03:40 - OS, Screen & Switch Lite Comparison
04:50 - Battery, Screen Protector & Speakers
05:30 - Dreamcast (Sonic Adventure 2)
05:59 - PSP (CTR, Burnout, Alien Syndrome)
10:25 - Game Boy Advance (Alien Hominid)
10:40 - Additional Thoughts
11:56 - Nintendo DS (Ben 10: Alien Force)
12:16 - Summary & Final Thoughts
15:00 - Thanks for watching! - เกม
The X55 has benefited from constant JelOS updates, like every week. Portmaster has finally started working properly and has great potential. The performance of PSP games seems to have improved, meaning the majority work well. This one is in a really good place
Update: If you set the CPU governor to Performance, this helps FPS on the higher end systems. We'll keep testing!
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Wouldn't the best CPU governor be ondemand? That way it only runs at max frequency when it needs to in order to have the best performance and battery life?
As tempting as these new Handhelds are, I am looking for the ideal low end and high end portable devices.
What charger is recommended on x55? Any quick charge support?
How does it goes when slit screen on NDS ? Did you noticed a huge black bars around ?
Which launcher are you using?
How did you get Mario Kart on the device? I own this and disappointingly, none of the Mario games were included that I could see. Good video. Keep up the good work
I bought it without a game card, I just need to put a card in fat32 and the system creates all the folders and files automatically. I don't need bios or something extra to run the games? Thanks!!
I got my X55 on Friday and am thoroughly enjoying it. with the large screen compared to my RG353p and RG353ps (which I love). There was an update Saturday available for it that was dated May17th I believe and the performance has increased. I am able to run most PSP games including Gran Turismo without stutters. On PS1 emulation I can run widescreen hacks and it upscales and looks great. The larger screen is also great for the older 4:3 aspect ration games like Nes and Snes. I was even able to build a port of SM64 that runs on it in widescreen mode beautifully in 60 fps.
My list of handhelds:
RG350 (this one started it all, put the higher res screen in it even)
RG350M (same as the s30, but button placement was harder for analog PS1 games)
RG351MP (same as RG350M)
RG353P (Favorite to carry and play)
RG353V (good but uncomfortable form factor for anything but 8bit and gameboy)
RG353PS (tied for 1st)
RG405M (great fit and finish, but a bit awkward in the hands and not as nostalgic)
X55 (close second)
X28 (3rd only because the android is a but clunkier especially for older systems and setting up touch controls..etc)
I also noticed that the x28 has an option to switch operation and it seems to want to boot from the SD card when you do this, but see nothing yet to take advantage of this...perhaps another OS option in the future.
New update today, just a heads up.
I got mine today and installed the 27/5 version, but the battery indicator maxes at 10%? Do I really need to completely drain the battery to fix this issue?
@@northsouthy74 You can either let the battery drain to zero, or just unplug the battery from the board for a minute and then reconnect it. Either will fix the issue.
I had the same problem when I upgraded to 5/27 build. Was kinda funny to see it drop to 0% and then back up to 10% over and over.
@typer98 Could you elaborate on why the X55 didn't replace the RG353P/RG353PS as the first on the list? I'm thinking about getting either the X55 or the RG353PS. Almost ordered the RG353PS but started to think I might get annoyed by the small screen at some point.
@kewner8556 after several months the x55 is the one I play the most on now. It's just the bigger screen that makes better. It is essentially the same capability wise as the rg353ps so the larger screen is what sways me. I b love playing the sm64 port in native widescreen at 60fps.
Did it come with sonic adventure 2 or did you have to add it
Hello does the Bluetooth audio work?
Not really enough different games than other handhelds,plus I think it's gonna be heavy and the grips on the back probably won't be comfortable since I have a handheld with those and had to tape cardboard on back to flatten it out a bit.
Does the console have Amiga games pre-installed?
4: seems nice since they gave such a large screen.
Good news everyone, the stealth wifi rk2023 will be shipping in June!
Wooo!!
How do you know if it will come with wifi or if you are buying the previous version?
@@joaoparedes1431 if there is no logo on the glass and it's entirely black, it is the revised model.
I wonder if you can put in games like World of Horror in this and play it.
These cuts are way too quick, haha, maybe space them out a little?
As for the content itself, would've much preferred the T618 on this and I may have considered.
Die Powkiddy X55 hat Zukunft!
You need to change the psp power setting to performance. Also switch resolution to 2x psp for better performance.
Also the same goes for dreamcast, change power settings to performance.
Don't you mean 1x resolution?
Do you still recommend this?
You mentioned 'Arcade 2023'. Think I've heard you mention it in other videos, but I've not been able to figure out what you're referring to. Is that a system? A project? Google has proven useless on the matter.
I assume you're referring to the other powkiddy device that has a 2023 on it, just search for powkiddy.
Ah it's the PowKiddy RK2023 🍻
@@StubbsStuff R-K. Oh, duh. I feel dumb. 😁
@HypnoGenX don't. I've been collecting these systems for years now and I still can't figure out most of the names 😂
Cheers Stubbs. 16:9 screen without decent PSP performance isn't doing it for me. Shame, I do like it.
Yeah I'm bummed out on performance, and again, I know software can help fix this to some degree, but it will take some work by the devs. 😅
Please Test Sin and Punishment on this Handheld!😩
Is this game on the nintendo 64? I'm going to test it for you and this week I'm going to publish the video on my channel here in Brazil, feel free to watch it.
@@RodaLisoRetrogames yes, n64
@@knab2831 Perfect, I already downloaded the game to take the test😅👍
Which is more worth it, X55 or RK2023?
I went with X55 for the much larger screen. I've already got the Retroid Pocket 2+ for a smaller device but I couldn't get used to how ugly all of the frontends are on Android.
Odroid go ultra
you sure it has wifi? no spec i've found mentions it.
It does
can it play jet set radio?
yes
I don't think this has wifi, I got mine in the mail yesterday enabled wifi in the settings and it isn't picking up anything
I got the later black version. The wifi wasn't working. I followed a TH-cam video showing how to do a manual JelOS update using the rom SD card, and the wifi works great now.
Rather poor performance for the price, at least it has stacked shoulder buttons though.
I'd go with the new Anbernic SP for 4:3 gaming, or dish out the extra for the RP3+ for far better price to performance.
X28 ist the best at the moment.
Pass
Charging the X55 is a pain in the neck otherwise it'S pretty darn impressive...
is it better than the Max2?
Performance wise, absolutely.
@@retrohandhelds thank you, and what about ergonomics and buttons?
Might have been worth it if it was a T618 chip.
Nah, a A311D, S922X, or A311D2 would have been way better.
I love my Handhelds like my Women. I love thicc Handhelds
Thank you for this! 250 days no alcohol
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I would grab the x28 on sale instead
Same here, this Handheld makes me want to cry.😥
@@Pridetoons what makes you cry from this handheld? :)
Pocket 3 plus is the one
Android frontends suck Pickle Rick DICK!!!!
I wish someone would make a handheld that reflected the need for a Sega styled
system. I really am tired and frustrated at the Nintendo centric design of these systems.
I will personally never purchase out of a need to play them for my personal enjoyment.
I won't do it, I won't buy any of them.
I am a Sega fan and nothing absolutely Nothing so far has ever been produced from China
or elsewhere that makes me feel like it's a Sega product, other than SteamDeck. While that's
great, Asus Rog Ally and the like are coming and frankly as great as all that is, they are still PCs.
For me, it really puts me out of the gaming community the more and more and more time passes
and Sega is forgotten or treated as a failure and none of their stuff ever honored. Someday, I really
hope something will come let the flood of Sega happen. That's all I got to say.
Not necessarily a Sega handheld but you could add a Sega themed skin form retrogameevo to one of these handhelds.
Jesus christ play something different than the same games over n over I get it everyone is obsessed with Mario cart n sonic but there's legit other games you can test like spongeBob I would love to see that being played for once n maybe a different Zelda game instead of wind maker I wanna see twilight princess being played