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History edit

Launch edit

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

Compute edit

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

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

The handheld first shipped with Android 2.3 as an operating system.[6]

References edit

  1. ↑ 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/. 
  2. ↑ 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/. 
  3. ↑ 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/. 
  4. ↑ 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/. 
  5. ↑ 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/. 
  6. ↑ "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/. 
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