Device comparison

Game Console R36S vs. PowKiddy RGB10X

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

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Quick verdict

More portable
R36S
Newer model
RGB10X

Main differences

  • PowKiddy RGB10X has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36S.
  • Game Console R36S is about 10% lighter.
  • PowKiddy RGB10X runs Linux; Game Console R36S runs Linux (ArkOS).

PowKiddy

RGB10X

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
207 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR36SRGB10X
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Rockchip RK3326
RAM1 GB DDR3L1 GB DDR3
Battery3500 mAh2800 mAh
Weight187 grams207 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm145 mm x 73.2 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR36SRGB10X
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

  • R36S 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
  • RGB10X 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
  • R36S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGB10X N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGB10X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R36S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RGB10X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R36S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R36S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R36S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGB10X 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 R36S and the PowKiddy RGB10X?
PowKiddy RGB10X has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R36S. Game Console R36S is about 10% lighter. PowKiddy RGB10X runs Linux; Game Console R36S runs Linux (ArkOS).
Which is newer, the Game Console R36S or the PowKiddy RGB10X?
The PowKiddy RGB10X is the newer model, released in 2024.

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