History of video games/Platforms/JXD S5100
History
[edit | edit source]Launch
[edit | edit source]This handheld console was launched in 2012.[1] The exact price of the system was unclear, costing either $108, or $130.[1] Regardless of the exact number, this price was low for a handheld of the time, and would have solidly placed the device in the budget market.
On launch the system attracted media attention for having a button layout similar to the Nintendo 3DS XL,[1][2] while using a more traditional single screen and non-hinged design. Unlike many clone consoles, the execution of this seems to have been well received, with the website Obscure Handhelds calling the design "Slick".[2] Others such as Kotaku Australia dismissed the comparisons to the Nintendo 3DS, instead finding more resemblance in the controller of the Wii U.[3] Others such as the French language edition of Tom's Hardware, noted a similarity to both Nintendo consoles.[4]
Technology
[edit | edit source]Compute
[edit | edit source]The system used an ARM Cortex A9 architecture AMLogic AML8726 M3 CPU, which is clocked at 1 gigahertz.[5][1] The system shipped with 512 megabytes of DDR3 RAM,[1] which while not particularly impressive, would have been adequate for the time.
The system shipped with 4 gigabytes of flash storage.[1] This could be expanded via MicroSD card slot, supporting the MicroSDHC standard.[5] This is similar to other budget Android gaming systems of the era.
Hardware
[edit | edit source]The primary display of the device was fairly large, measuring 5 inches (13 cm) with a less impressive resolution of 800 pixels by 480 pixels.[2] This display also doubled as a capacitive touchscreen,[2] acting as an additional input for the device, and capitalizing on the heavy interest in touch based gaming in the early 2010's.
Software
[edit | edit source]The handheld first shipped with Android 2.3 as an operating system.[6]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ a b c d e f Wong, Shine (9 July 2012). "JXD S5100 Is Nintendo 3DS XL Knock-off (Video)". Gizmochina. https://www.gizmochina.com/2012/07/09/jxd-s5100-is-nintendo-3ds-xl-knock-off/.
- ↑ a b c d "JXD S5100 Deluxe Edition Coming Soon To Willgoo » Obscure Handhelds". Obscure Handhelds. 21 June 2012. https://obscurehandhelds.com/2012/06/jxd-s5100-deluxe-edition-coming-soon-to-willgoo/.
- ↑ Jou, Eric (9 July 2012). "China's 3DS XL Challenger Looks Like A Wii U Controller" (in en-AU). Kotaku Australia. https://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/07/chinas-3ds-xl-challenger-looks-like-a-wii-u-controller/.
- ↑ Delprato, Jean-Marc (24 June 2020). "PolyStation, Treamcast... plongée dans l'abysse des consoles copiées" (in fr-FR). Tom’s Hardware : actualités matériels et jeux vidéo. https://www.tomshardware.fr/diapo-polystation-treamcast-plongee-dans-labysse-des-consoles-copiees/.
- ↑ a b "DSの下半分みたいな5型Android端末で遊ぼう！" (in ja). ASCII.jp. August 3, 2012. https://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/715/715065/.
- ↑ "JXD S5100 Android Handheld Gaming Console Arrives For Just Over $100 (video)". Geeky Gadgets. 6 August 2012. https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/jxd-s5100-android-handheld-gaming-console-arrives-for-just-over-100-video-06-08-2012/.