Hardware: It shares the same hardware as the New BittBoy, PocketGo v1, and PowKiddy Q90, utilizing a low power ARM chip from AllWinner and running a closed source Linux-based OS called NxHope.
Display: It features a 3" 320x240 IPS display, providing a decent viewing experience despite its low resolution.
Controls: The d-pad is criticized for lacking a pivot and feeling mushy, but the other buttons are considered acceptable. It also includes L2/R2 buttons.
Build Quality: The device is constructed with cheap, thin plastic, making it lightweight at approximately 115g. It features a USB-C charging port and is equipped with a Nokia BL-5C clone battery that offers around 3 hours of battery life.
Emulation: The Powkiddy V90 is capable of running fourth-generation console emulators. It offers decent performance for SNES, Mega Drive, GBA, and PS1 games, with some requiring tweaking for optimal gameplay. The device comes pre-loaded with various games such as Quake, Doom, OpenTyrian, and Cave Story.
Overall, the Powkiddy V90 is viewed as an affordable handheld device suitable for playing a variety of retro games, with its build quality and performance reflecting its budget-friendly nature.