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While the gaming community eagerly awaits the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, another challenger is making waves in the retro gaming market under the radar. The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is not a next-generation console by today’s standards, but it is making waves with its lofty promise, more than 100,000 retro games in one affordable, plug-and-play console . A Library That Spans Decades Loaded with a massive library of games, the X2 Pro collects more than 60 of the most iconic consoles, from the original NES and Sega Genesis to PlayStation 1 and Dreamcast.
For gamers who love retro gaming, it’s not nostalgia in a box; it’s a virtual museum with nearly every game from their youth preinstalled and ready to go. What distinguishes the X2 Pro from its emulation counterparts is its scope. From 8-bit to 16-bit, and even early 3D-era games, the console aims to provide glitch-free performance all around.
While it falls short on some high-demand games from the PS2 or GameCube generation, overall coverage is more than respectable. Performance That Holds Its Own Internally, the Super Console X2 Pro is based on an Amlogic S905X2 processor with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-G31 MP2 graphics processor, features that are far from state-of-the-art but more than good enough for the console’s retro aspirations. The console has support for 4K UHD output at 60fps, which means games from yesteryear will look great on modern TVs without appearing too pixellated.
In short, it’s not designed to compete with the hardware muscle of the PlayStation 5 or Switch 2. But for what it aims to do, run retro titles smoothly and look good doing it, the X2 Pro punches well above its weight. Triple OS Setup Adds Flexibility Where the Super Console X2 Pro truly demonstrates its versatility is in its triple-operating-system configuration.
It supports EmuELEC 4.6 for emulation gaming, Android 9.0 for app and streaming use, and CoreELEC for further system tailoring.
Users can switch between gaming and media streaming without needing to restart their devices or connect to individual systems, a luxury few budget consoles can offer. That entails, in addition to a huge game library, streaming Netflix, downloading Android apps, and even serving as a media hub, providing the console with an appeal outside of gaming. Plug and Play Simplicity For those leery of fiddly setup and system configurations, the X2 Pro is a breath of fresh air.
It’s literally a plug-and-play system. Wireless controllers come with it, navigation is simple, and even beginners can set up in a matter of minutes. Yet the sheer number of preloaded games , more than 100,000, is a double-edged sword.
Without a powerful sorting system, it’s a chore to sort through this large library, and performance problems will arise on a handful of emulators, especially with more taxing games. Retro vs Next-Gen: Who’s It For? Let’s be real, the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro isn’t here to compete with the Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 will have next-generation hardware, AAA games, and cutting-edge features such as DLSS upscaling and an expanded touchscreen.
The X2 Pro, meanwhile, is for those players that want the classics, enjoy a budget-friendly gaming option, or need a family-friendly console that doesn’t require a mortgage. At just US$89.99, it’s a tempting proposition for casual players, parents introducing their kids to the golden age of gaming, or collectors who want everything in one box.
The Bottom Line The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro doesn’t attempt to do it all, and that’s precisely why it succeeds. It’s a retro gaming love letter, presented in a neat, utilitarian, and surprisingly adaptable package. For anyone tired of endless hardware upgrades and US$70 game tag-burned, the X2 Pro provides a welcome diversion, one that’s well worth taking, at least until we see the Switch 2 land.
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