Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max vs. PowKiddy X20

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Quick verdict

Best value
New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max
More portable
New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max
Newer model
PowKiddy X20

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X20 has similar emulation coverage to Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max.
  • Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max is roughly 37% smaller.
  • PowKiddy X20 runs Linux; Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max runs OpenDingux, Rogue.
  • PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen

New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
OpenDingux, Rogue
Released
Dec 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X20

Details
Price
$70.00
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecNew PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo MaxPowKiddy X20
Price$60.00$70.00
OSOpenDingux, RogueLinux
Screen3.5 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240960 x 544
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770RockChip RK3128
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUVivante GC860Mali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR2256 MB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 128 MB & External MicroSD
Battery2000 mAh BM202800 mAh
Weight160 gramsUnknown
Dimensions138 mm x 75 mm x 15 mm193 mm x 85 mm x 18 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemNew PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo MaxPowKiddy X20
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

  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max and the PowKiddy X20?
PowKiddy X20 has similar emulation coverage to Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max. Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max is roughly 37% smaller. PowKiddy X20 runs Linux; Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max runs OpenDingux, Rogue. PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max or the PowKiddy X20?
The Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $10.00 less than the PowKiddy X20 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Bittboy New PocketGo / PlayGo / Miyoo Max or the PowKiddy X20?
The PowKiddy X20 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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