Powkiddy X18 Android Handheld Game console unboxing!

GPD XD Plus [Official distributor, Latest HW & Most Stable Update] Foldable Handheld Game Consoles 5" Touchscreen, Android 7.0 Fast Mediatek MT8176 Hexa-core 2.1GHz CPU, 4GB RAM/32GB ROM

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I finally received my Powkiddy X18, Android portable gaming console that I ordered last week or so. Been messing around with it and there's bittersweet to the product. First off, the Android OS 7.0 is not the latest and it doesn't support the Google Play store. Which, kinda sucks.

Since it doesn't support the Play store, you'll have to go to sites like Aptoide and Apkpure.com to download apps and games. Some of them still need Google service. I've been downloading and deleting mostly games that can't run. But, some of my favorite like Ailment, works!



GPD XD Plus [Official distributor, Latest HW & Most Stable Update] Foldable Handheld Game Consoles 5" Touchscreen, Android 7.0 Fast Mediatek MT8176 Hexa-core 2.1GHz CPU, 4GB RAM/32GB ROM

• Support wi-fi wireless networking，playing games, listening to music, watching the video, and shopping
• Battery life lasts up to 8 hours when playing games. 5-inch touch screen，foldable and portable.
• Support Android Gravity and Touch games. Android7.0 OS, Support Google Store
• 4GB DDR3 RAM and 32GB eMMC ROM
• MT8176 CPU, More Intelligent. Size cores design, dual-core A72, the base frequency can reach 2.1Ghz. Quad-core A53--base frequency 1.7 GHz.Allocating work intelligently, avoid single-core overheat. All the Hexa cores run when playing big games, make sure games running smoothly.

You might be wondering, why I'm promoting GPD XD Plus here then? It's because the specs are better. It has more rams and eMMC rom. Mine Powkiddy only has 2GB ram and surprisingly eMMC 24GB. I thought, I ordered the 16GB but the added storage is welcome.



SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter - 100MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD Card - SDSQUAR-256G-GN6MA

The Powkiddy X18 is also cheaper because of that. And, even with a minimum of specs which is actually the same as most cheap Android tablets out there, it's surprisingly pretty good. I open up multiple apps and games and it still runs smoothly.

If only it's as powerful as my Samsung Note 10+. Of course, the added plus of the Powkiddy and GPD android game console is that it has an integrated controller. I'm not sure bout the GPD XD Plus but there's a dedicated 'G' button for remapping buttons. Pretty nifty!



GPD Win Max [512GB SSD Storage] Mini Handheld Windows 10 Video Game Console Gameplayer 8 Inch 1280 × 800 Touch Screen Laptop Notebook UMPC Tablet PC CPU Intel i5-1035G7 16GB RAM

The Powkiddy X18 and GPD XD Plus is at the low-end portable gaming console. My ultimate portable gaming console will be the GPD Win Max. It's the ultimate combination of a gaming console and a laptop with an integrated controller.

On the X18, I can play (selected) games, surf the net, check my social media and even use it for work. Which sadly, I can't do it on my current favorite gaming console the Nintendo Switch lite. Well, you can't have it all, or can you?



Perixx Periduo-712B Wireless Mini Keyboard and Mouse Set, Black, US English Layout

Of course, it all also depends on your budget. That's where android gaming consoles like the Powkiddy X18 and GPD XD Plus comes in. By the way, the X18 OS is a little buggy at first but once I deleted and change apps like Aptoide to Apkpure or Firefox instead of Chrome it all runs smoothly now.

It's a budget system and not everything is perfect, but for what it is and after you mess around with apps and games that work, you'll enjoy it more. Even if some of the apps like Spotify don't work, just use the browser version. It's also a retro gaming haven. I'm definitely enjoying it!

I'm going back to checking out more games and apps after I'm done with this posting. Especially, those games that can be played offline. It'll be cool if they come with a 4G or 5G version. You can actually use Whatsapp on the device but you'll need an existing phone line.

If the system has a front camera, you can even do video-calling. I have an extra sim card that I seldom use. It'll be cool to chat using my X18. God damn, I have so many ideas. If only these manufacturers would send me their products for review, I'll tell them what I want. Lol!

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P.S. GPD XD Plus [Official distributor, Latest HW & Most Stable Update] Foldable Handheld Game Consoles 5" Touchscreen, Android 7.0 Fast Mediatek MT8176 Hexa-core 2.1GHz CPU, 4GB RAM/32GB ROM