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Premium Button Gaming Handhelds

Ampown's 'XU10' Handheld Emulation Device has a High Build Quality

— October 28, 2023 — Tech
The XU10 is a handheld game console that runs on Linux system and has a 3.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 480x320 pixels. It has a RK3326 quad-core processor, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. It also supports up to 256GB of external TF card expansion. The XU10 has a built-in 3000mAh battery that can last for about 6 hours of continuous gaming. The device comes with more than 3000 retro games pre-installed, covering various platforms such as Arcade, PS1, PSP, N64, GBA, MD, FC, and more. The XU10 has a vertical design with four buttons for directional input, four face buttons, two shoulder buttons, and two small buttons behind the screen for menu and volume control.

The XU10 is currently available on AliExpress for US$87.99 with free shipping worldwide. The device has a black color option and a transparent color option. The package includes the XU10 console, a USB-C cable, an OTG cable, and a user manual. The device has received mostly positive feedback from customers who praised its build quality, performance, and game compatibility. The XU10 is one of the many vertical retro handhelds that have been released in 2023, competing with similar products from Powkiddy, Anbernic, and others3.

Image Credit: Ampown
Trend Themes
1. Premium Button Gaming Handhelds - The rise of premium button gaming handhelds such as the XU10 presents opportunities for innovative gaming experiences and enhanced portability.
2. Handheld Emulation Devices - The demand for handheld emulation devices like the XU10 opens up possibilities for playing retro games on the go and recreating nostalgic gaming moments.
3. Vertical Retro Handhelds - The popularity of vertical retro handhelds in 2023 indicates a market for compact and versatile gaming devices that cater to a wide range of platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Console Industry - The gaming console industry can explore the potential of premium button gaming handhelds like the XU10 to offer a new category of gaming devices with improved features and performance.
2. Electronics Retail Industry - The electronics retail industry can capitalize on the demand for handheld emulation devices by showcasing and selling products like the XU10 to nostalgic gamers and retro gaming enthusiasts.
3. Technology Manufacturing Industry - The technology manufacturing industry has an opportunity to produce and supply vertical retro handhelds, meeting the growing market demand for compact and versatile gaming devices.
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