A new leak has provided some of the specs and renders of an upcoming gaming handheld said to be the Powkiddy K56. The early details about the gadget indicate that it will compete against the AYANEO Pocket Micro, KT Pocket R1, and ZPG A1 Unicorn gaming handhelds. Interestingly, Powkiddy has debunked the rumors as fake news.
The new retro gaming handheld is a successor to the Powkiddy X55 that was released in 2023. Powkiddy also recently announced the V10. The Powkiddy V10 is the brand’s first gaming handheld offering since the RGB20SX (currently priced at $102.99 on Amazon).
The new leak was posted by Retro Handhelds who obtained information about the future gaming handheld with the K56 moniker. The branding of the K56 points to strong comparisons with and improvements over the X55. The Powkiddy K56 has a horizontal design and comes with a pair of joysticks. It also features two sets of shoulder buttons, ABXY and d-pad buttons in an orange accent.
The upcoming Powkiddy gaming handheld is actively cooled and features a small vent on its rear side. It has dimensions of 212 x 90 x 17 mm and its ergonomic design allows for seamless gaming. The ports available with the gaming handheld include a 3.5 mm audio jack, a MicroSD card reader, a mini HDMI port, and two USB Type-C ports.
The Powkiddy K56 is reportedly powered by an Helio G99 chipset. The MediaTek Helio G99 has been deployed in mid-range smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G. If the rumor is true, then the K56 could be as powerful as the AYANEO Pocket Micro, ZPG A1 Unicorn, and the KT Pocket R1. Of the trio, only the KT Pocket R1 is available for purchase currently.
The release date and pricing information for the Powerkiddy K56 are lacking. Sadly, this gadget may never come to life as Powkiddy has stated that the K56 isn’t an actual product in development.
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