Device comparison

Anbernic RG-FC520 vs. PowKiddy V2

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-FC520
More portable
PowKiddy V2
Newer model
RG-FC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-FC520 is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-FC520 is roughly 33% smaller and 43% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-FC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus ? on PowKiddy V2.
  • Anbernic RG-FC520 runs ❌; PowKiddy V2 runs Linux.

Anbernic

RG-FC520

Details
Price
$13
OS
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
NES
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
200 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy V2

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
3.2 inch ?
Weight
140 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG-FC520PowKiddy V2
Price$13$40
OSLinux
Screen3.0 inch3.2 inch
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelTFT?
ChipsetRicoh 2A03Unknown
CPUMOS Technology 6502Unknown
GPURicoh 2C02Unknown
RAM2 KBUnknown
StorageInternal Flash ROMExternal MicroSD
Battery600 mAh1200 mAh
Weight200 grams140 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm135 mm x 90 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-FC520PowKiddy V2
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • RG-FC520 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-FC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-FC520 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-FC520 and the PowKiddy V2?
Anbernic RG-FC520 is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-FC520 is roughly 33% smaller and 43% lighter. Anbernic RG-FC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus ? on PowKiddy V2. Anbernic RG-FC520 runs ❌; PowKiddy V2 runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-FC520 or the PowKiddy V2?
The Anbernic RG-FC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $27 less than the PowKiddy V2 based on catalog pricing.

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