The custom firmware improves some things, but it's still not great. Its software experience isn't friendly specially for children. The clamshell form factor makes it pocket-able and protects the screen. It even has its own custom firmware, an active community, and official builds of RetroArch. It runs Sega MegaDrive/Genesis games perfectly, with a pixel-perfect resolution to match which is ideal for a Sonic fan. It's a US$40 clamshell device able to run games up to around SNES/GBA. I researched into cheap handheld gaming devices for a children's gift and ended up down this rabbit hole thanks to YouTube. There was a peak in interest recently after the release of the Analogue Pocket, a high-end offering in what is typically a low-end market.ĭiscovering this market was a coincidence. It's a seemingly growing market of people, usually nostalgia-driven enthusiasts, who want to play discontinued games on a portable device using emulation. I've recently started following the retro handheld gaming scene. 25 Jan, 2022 Improving Powkiddy V90's Portable Experience with RetroArch
