Device comparison

Game Console R35S vs. PowKiddy RGB20

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
R35S
More portable
R35S
Newer model
R35S

Main differences

  • Game Console R35S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB20.
  • Game Console R35S is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console R35S is roughly 1% smaller.
  • Game Console R35S runs Linux (ArkOS); PowKiddy RGB20 runs Linux.

Game Console

R35S

Details
Price
$50
OS
Linux (ArkOS)
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy RGB20

Details
Price
$90
OS
Linux
Released
Nov 2020
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR35SPowKiddy RGB20
Price$50$90
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480480 x 320
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh3000 mAh
Dimensions83 mm x 120 mm x 20.8 mm93 mm x 108 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR35SPowKiddy RGB20
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

  • R35S DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • PowKiddy RGB20 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R35S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R35S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R35S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy RGB20 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R35S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R35S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R35S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R35S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R35S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy RGB20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R35S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R35S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R35S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R35S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy RGB20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R35S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R35S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R35S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R35S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R35S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy RGB20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Console R35S and the PowKiddy RGB20?
Game Console R35S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB20. Game Console R35S is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console R35S is roughly 1% smaller. Game Console R35S runs Linux (ArkOS); PowKiddy RGB20 runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R35S or the PowKiddy RGB20?
The Game Console R35S is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $40 less than the PowKiddy RGB20 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R35S or the PowKiddy RGB20?
The Game Console R35S is the newer model, released in 2023.

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