Device comparison

Anbernic PAP KIII Plus vs. PowKiddy J6

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy J6
Better screen
PowKiddy J6
More portable
PAP KIII Plus
Newer model
PowKiddy J6

Main differences

  • PowKiddy J6 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • PowKiddy J6 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy J6 is roughly 4% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • PowKiddy J6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • PowKiddy J6 runs Proprietary; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.
  • PowKiddy J6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

Anbernic

PAP KIII Plus

Details
Price
$43
OS
Useless
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
162 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy J6

Details
Price
$37
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
260 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecPAP KIII PlusPowKiddy J6
Price$43$37
OSUselessProprietary
Aspect ratio16:95:3
Resolution480 x 272800 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BActions Semiconductor ATS3603
CPUXBurst?
GPUVivante GC200?
RAM64 MB DDR264 MB
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal 16 MB Flash, External MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh BP-4L1000 mAh
Weight162 grams260 grams
Dimensions170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm172 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPAP KIII PlusPowKiddy J6
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • PAP KIII Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy J6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PAP KIII Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy J6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus and the PowKiddy J6?
PowKiddy J6 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. PowKiddy J6 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy J6 is roughly 4% smaller and 60% lighter. PowKiddy J6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. PowKiddy J6 runs Proprietary; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless. PowKiddy J6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the PowKiddy J6?
The PowKiddy J6 is the cheaper of the two at around $37, roughly $6 less than the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the PowKiddy J6?
The PowKiddy J6 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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