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GameMT EX5 (PSK5000) Review: Can’t Judge a Handheld by its Knob
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### Don’t let the weirdness fool you
If you’re scrolling through AliExpress and see a handheld with a massive, bright red knob on the front, your first instinct might be to keep scrolling. It looks like something straight out of a toy aisle, but the GameMT PSK5000 (rebranding to the EX5) is proving that sometimes, the kitsch is actually genius.
Far from being just a gimmick, that “Super Knob” acts as a physical performance throttle. You can dial it from “Power Save” for retro classics to “Performance” mode when you’re trying to push through heavy-hitting PSP titles. It’s a clever way to manage power on the fly, and honestly, it’s a breath of fresh air compared to digging through digital menus.
Under the hood, this isn’t your typical budget clone. It runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, which punches well above its weight class. Here’s the quick breakdown:
- The Good: It’s a PSP lover’s dream, handling most games at 2x resolution with a beautiful, themed Android interface.
- The Hardware: Sleek design, Hall Effect sticks, and a surprisingly punchy 1080p screen.
- The Trade-offs: It lacks L2/R2 triggers and uses a clicky micro-switch D-pad rather than a traditional membrane.
At around $100, it’s a highly capable, budget-friendly tribute to the handheld glory days. Don’t judge this one by its knob.