Game Consoles Worldwide
GCW Zero
- Price
- Unknown
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jan 2013
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Weight
- 225 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Device comparison
Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero vs. PowKiddy Q36 Mini
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Quick verdict
- Better screen
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini
- More portable
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini
- Newer model
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini
Main differences
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini is roughly 60% smaller and 76% lighter.
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini runs RetroFE; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux.
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
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PowKiddy Q36 Mini
- Price
- $60
- OS
- RetroFE
- Released
- Dec 2021
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Weight
- 54 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | GCW Zero | PowKiddy Q36 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Unknown | $60 |
| OS | OpenDingux | RetroFE |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 1.54 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 240 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Allwinner V3s |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | ❌ |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 64 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2200 mAh | 1000 mAh |
| Weight | 225 grams | 54 grams |
| Dimensions | 143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm | 94 mm x 43 mm x 16 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GCW Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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
- GCW Zero 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 Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero and the PowKiddy Q36 Mini?
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is roughly 60% smaller and 76% lighter. PowKiddy Q36 Mini has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. PowKiddy Q36 Mini runs RetroFE; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is newer, the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero or the PowKiddy Q36 Mini?
- The PowKiddy Q36 Mini is the newer model, released in 2021.
