Key Takeaways
1. Powkiddy has started taking pre-orders for the V20, launched about six weeks after the X35H’s global release.
2. A new version of the V90, possibly called V90 V2 or V90 Refresh, is in development to celebrate its fifth anniversary.
3. The design and colors of the new V90 are not finalized and are still a work in progress.
4. Changes between the new V90 and the original include altered button and speaker configurations and thinner bezels.
5. The new V90 may feature a larger 3.5-inch display and could use the Rockchip RK3566 chipset, though specifications are not yet confirmed.
Retro Handhelds has recently revealed another upcoming gaming handheld from Powkiddy. Just to recap, the company started taking pre-orders for the V20 last month. Similar to what Anbernic did last year, the V20 was launched about six weeks after Powkiddy made the X35H available worldwide (currently priced at $86.99 on Amazon).
New V90 Version on the Horizon
According to Retro Handhelds, there’s also a new version of the V90 being planned. At the moment, it’s referred to as the V90 V2, V90 2.0, or simply the “V90 Refresh.” However, since the original V90 is nearing its fifth anniversary, it’s likely that Powkiddy will opt for a completely different name instead of just calling it the V90 Refresh.
Design and Features Still in Progress
Regardless, Jdewitz emphasizes that the design and colors showcased ‘are not final’. Therefore, it’s best to view these images as they are currently described, ‘very much work in progress’. Still, they provide some hints on how Powkiddy’s upcoming clamshell handheld may vary from the original V90.
For example, Powkiddy has altered the button and speaker configuration between the two generations. Additionally, the new V90 features thinner plastic bezels, suggesting a shift from a 3.0-inch display to a 3.5-inch one, aligning it with Anbernic’s RG35XX SP and Miyoo Flip. Sadly, further specifications remain unclear for now, but it appears that Powkiddy might revert to the Rockchip RK3566 for the chipset in this device.
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