Retro console emulation is evolving a lot these last years, and we can find really cheap systems like the X2 MAX Game Stick.
This is a small Chinese Stick that includes as engine an entry-level AMlogic S905 processor, the same Quad Core SoC used in the well-known Xiaomi Mi Box S. As usual in these low-cost retro systems, we have a micro SD card that starts EmuELEC 4.3 and includes about 50 emulators such as NES, SNES, CP1, CP2, CP3, Neogeo, GBX, MAME, FC, FCE, SFC, GB, GBA, GBC, MD, PS1, PSP, DC and others.
It also includes a pair of gamepads and a 64 GB micro SD card loaded with about 30,000 games. Remember that you will not have miracles with this kind of retro machines, we will be able to emulate all 2D games and only some in 3D.
X2 MAX Game Stick Specifications
The X2 MAX Game Stick is powered by an Amlogic S905L SoC, very popular in this kind of platforms. This chip is a Quad Core with 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores capable of up to 1.5 GHz and an ARM Mali-450 MP5 GPU.
On board, we have 2 GB of DDR3 RAM and a micro SD slot, from where the system boots and supports cards up to 128 GB.
Other notable specifications
The X2 MAX Game Stick includes Wi-Fi b/g/n wireless connectivity with internal antenna. The connectors found on the perimeter of the plastic case are a USB 2.0 port, HDMI video output and micro USB port for power.
A stick that comes with two Gamepads, power supply, receiver for the two controllers and cables to use this retro system from the first moment. In addition, we have the option to buy it with a 64 or 128 GB micro SD card.
Price and availability in stores
- The X2 MAX Game Stick retro console can be purchased on AliExpress starting at just $27 with free shipping.
