Anbernic RG28XX vs. PowKiddy V90S

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG28XX
More portable
RG28XX
Newer model
V90S

Main differences

  • PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX.
  • PowKiddy V90S is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 7% smaller and 33% lighter.
  • PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; Anbernic RG28XX runs Anbernic Stock OS.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG28XXV90S
Price$42.59$45.79
OSAnbernic Stock OSLinux
Screen2.83 inch3.5 inch
ChipsetAllwinner H700Allwinner A133 Plus
GPUMali-G31 MP2PowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3
Battery3100 mAh3000 mAh
Weight125 grams186 grams
Dimensions125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG28XXV90S
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

  • RG28XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • V90S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V90S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • V90S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • V90S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • V90S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG28XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V90S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG28XX and the PowKiddy V90S?
PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX. PowKiddy V90S is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 7% smaller and 33% lighter. PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; Anbernic RG28XX runs Anbernic Stock OS.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG28XX or the PowKiddy V90S?
The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45.00, roughly $3.00 less than the Anbernic RG28XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG28XX or the PowKiddy V90S?
The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.

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