# Retro Handheld Gaming Consoles The Fankoo Powkiddy X28 Offers Simulator Support By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-06-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fankoo-powkiddy-x28 References: [gadgetify](https://www.gadgetify.com/fankoo-powkiddy-x28/) & [powkiddy](https://powkiddy.com/products/powkiddy-x28-handheld-game-console-android-11-t618)  The Fankoo [Powkiddy X28](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powkiddy-x28) handheld gaming console is a portable entertainment system engineered with retro gamers in mind to help them easily access some of their favorite titles from yesteryear. The unit features a compact handheld design that puts a 5.5-inch display in the spotlight and features 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The system runs Android 11, and features simulator support to play your choice of title from [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-micro) and [PlayStation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miyoo-a30) consoles for a nostalgic gameplay experience. The Fankoo Powkiddy X28 handheld gaming console is compatible for use with the Moonlight game streaming platform and also allows for button screen mapping. The unit is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that's rated to deliver up to five-hours of gameplay per charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Gaming Consoles:** Opportunity to create and market more handheld gaming consoles that specifically target retro gamers. - **Simulator Support:** Disruptive potential in developing gaming consoles and platforms that offer simulator support for playing classic titles from Nintendo and PlayStation consoles. - **Game Streaming Platforms:** Opportunity to create and enhance game streaming platforms like Moonlight that allow gamers to play their favorite titles on handheld consoles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Console Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunities in manufacturing and designing handheld gaming consoles with retro-focused features. - **Entertainment Technology:** Disruptive potential in merging retro gaming consoles with simulator support to enhance the entertainment technology industry. - **Cloud Gaming:** Opportunity to expand and improve cloud gaming platforms that enable gamers to stream and play classic games on handheld consoles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handheld Android Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powkiddy-x28.md) - [Handheld Cloud-Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rk2023.md) - [Low-Cost Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb10x.md) - [Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb20sx.md) - [Vertical Layout Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb20-pro.md) - [Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xgo-handheld-retro-gaming-console.md) - [Compact Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb30.md) - [Powerful Clamshell Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powkiddy-x18s.md) - [Premium Button Gaming Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xu10.md)