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Game Console R39S vs. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16

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Quick verdict

Best value
R39S
Better screen
R39S
More portable
PowKiddy X16
Newer model
R39S

Main differences

  • Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Console R39S is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Console R39S is roughly 46% smaller and 35% lighter.
  • Game Console R39S has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
  • Game Console R39S runs Linux; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II.
  • Game Console R39S is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

Game Console

R39S

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
385 grams

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PowKiddy, Coolbaby

PowKiddy X16

Details
Price
$45
OS
µC/OS-II
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
286 grams

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Specs

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SpecR39SPowKiddy X16
Price$40$45
OSLinuxµC/OS-II
Screen4.0 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution800 x 600800 x 480
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Actions ATJ2279B
CPUCortex-A55Actions ATJ2279B
GPUMali-G52 2EE"Built in GPU"
RAM1 GB DDR3512 MB DDR2
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh1800 mAh
Weight385 grams286 grams
Dimensions112 mm x 130 mm x 25 mm240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR39SPowKiddy X16
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

  • R39S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 X16 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • PowKiddy X16 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R39S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R39S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • PowKiddy X16 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R39S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X16 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R39S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R39S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X16 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R39S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Console R39S and the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
Game Console R39S has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Console R39S is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Console R39S is roughly 46% smaller and 35% lighter. Game Console R39S has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. Game Console R39S runs Linux; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II. Game Console R39S is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R39S or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
The Game Console R39S is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R39S or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
The Game Console R39S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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