Device comparison

Dealbay G28 vs. PowKiddy X39

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
G28
Newer model
G28

Main differences

  • Dealbay G28 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39.
  • Dealbay G28 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Dealbay G28 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux".

Dealbay

G28

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Dec 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X39

Details
Price
$45
OS
"Linux"
Released
Jan 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
190 grams

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Specs

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SpecG28PowKiddy X39
Price$30$45
OSLinux (EmuELEC)"Linux"
ChipsetRockChip RK3128Actions Semiconductor ATM7051
CPUCortex-A7Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400 MP2PowerVR SGX540
RAM"4 GB" DDR3128 MB LPDDR2
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2100 mAh2500 mAh
Weight?190 grams
Dimensions?170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemG28PowKiddy X39
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

  • G28 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 X39 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
  • G28 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X39 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • G28 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X39 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X39 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • G28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • G28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X39 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • G28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X39 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X39 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Dealbay G28 and the PowKiddy X39?
Dealbay G28 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39. Dealbay G28 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Dealbay G28 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux".
Which is cheaper, the Dealbay G28 or the PowKiddy X39?
The Dealbay G28 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $15 less than the PowKiddy X39 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Dealbay G28 or the PowKiddy X39?
The Dealbay G28 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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