Device comparison

Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax vs. PowKiddy Q36 Mini

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

Compare

With

A380 / GameMax
PowKiddy Q36 Mini

Shown to scale from each device’s real-world dimensions.

Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy Q36 Mini
More portable
PowKiddy Q36 Mini
Newer model
PowKiddy Q36 Mini

Main differences

  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax.
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini is roughly 66% smaller.
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini runs RetroFE; Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax runs Android 6.
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Campaign (?)

A380 / GameMax

Details
Price
$90
OS
Android 6
Released
Aug 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

No reviews yet

0 collectors

PowKiddy

PowKiddy Q36 Mini

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFE
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
54 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecA380 / GameMaxPowKiddy Q36 Mini
Price$90$60
OSAndroid 6RetroFE
Screen4.0 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio5:31:1
Resolution800 x 480240 x 240
ChipsetRockChip RK3128Allwinner V3s
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR264 MB DDR2
Battery3000 mAh1000 mAh
Weight?54 grams
Dimensions161 mm x 74 mm x 21 mm94 mm x 43 mm x 16 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemA380 / GameMaxPowKiddy Q36 Mini
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

  • A380 / GameMax 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
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • A380 / GameMax N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Most of games are playeable but with some control problems and some with lags" - Anonymous
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • A380 / GameMax PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • A380 / GameMax PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • A380 / GameMax Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • A380 / GameMax Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • A380 / GameMax GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • A380 / GameMax Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax and the PowKiddy Q36 Mini?
PowKiddy Q36 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is roughly 66% smaller. PowKiddy Q36 Mini runs RetroFE; Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax runs Android 6. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax or the PowKiddy Q36 Mini?
The PowKiddy Q36 Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $30 less than the Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Campaign (?) A380 / GameMax or the PowKiddy Q36 Mini?
The PowKiddy Q36 Mini is the newer model, released in 2021.

Compare A380 / GameMax with