Device comparison

Arduboy, Arduboy FX vs. PowKiddy X21

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

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Arduboy FX

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Quick verdict

Newer model
Arduboy FX

Main differences

  • Arduboy, Arduboy FX has a 60 Hz Monochrome screen, versus TFT on PowKiddy X21.
  • Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader; PowKiddy X21 runs Linux.

Arduboy,

Arduboy FX

Details
Price
$54
OS
Arduboy Game Loader
Released
Apr 2020
Up to
Unknown
Screen
1.3 inch Monochrome
Weight
85 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X21

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecArduboy FXPowKiddy X21
Price$54Unknown
OSArduboy Game LoaderLinux
Screen1.3 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio2:15:3
Resolution128 x 64800 x 480
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelMonochromeTFT
ChipsetATMEGA32U4Unknown
CPUMicrochip 8-bit AVR microcontrollerUnknown
GPUUnknown
RAM2.5 KB SRAMUnknown
StorageInternal 32 KB Flash, 1 KB EEPROMUnknown
Battery180 mAhUnknown
Weight85 gramsUnknown
Dimensions54 mm x 86 mm x 5 mmUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemArduboy FXPowKiddy X21
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

  • Arduboy FX DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Arduboy FX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Arduboy, Arduboy FX and the PowKiddy X21?
Arduboy, Arduboy FX has a 60 Hz Monochrome screen, versus TFT on PowKiddy X21. Arduboy, Arduboy FX runs Arduboy Game Loader; PowKiddy X21 runs Linux.

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