RK2023: Affordable handheld gaming starts with two analog sticks

Powkiddy introduces a new handheld game with the RK2023, RK2023 is the first new handheld game from the manufacturer this year. It’s a handheld device, so it can’t play existing titles like the Steam Deck, instead the RK2023 basically knows how to play older titles. N64, PlayStation One and Nintendo Entertainment System must be emulated.

Equipped with the RK3566, the SoC only has Cortex A55 cores clocked at up to 1.8GHz, so buyers shouldn’t expect very high computing power – however, depending on the platform and game title, frame rates up to 60Hz should It is certainly possible can be created. RAM is only 1GB, LPDDR4 RAM is used. No internal memory is installed in the actual sense, instead the manufacturer uses a microSD card for the operating system and video games.

The 3.5-inch IPS panel has a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. If users want to use the RK2023 on a larger screen, the handheld device can also be connected to the TV. Two stereo speakers are installed, each with an output of one watt. Among other things, USB ports, an analog stick, four shoulder buttons, action buttons and a control panel are installed. Headphones can be connected via a jack.

The 151.5 x 78 x 17.5mm notebook is now available direct from the manufacturer with prices starting at $90. Shipping costs and import duties may also apply.

Possible alternative: Buy the Powkiddy RGB20S from Amazon

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