Device comparison

Miyoo Bittboy V3 vs. PowKiddy J6

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

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Bittboy V3
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Quick verdict

Best value
Bittboy V3
More portable
Bittboy V3
Newer model
PowKiddy J6

Main differences

  • PowKiddy J6 has similar emulation coverage to Miyoo Bittboy V3.
  • Miyoo Bittboy V3 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Miyoo Bittboy V3 is roughly 47% smaller and 69% lighter.
  • PowKiddy J6 runs Proprietary; Miyoo Bittboy V3 runs NxHope.
  • PowKiddy J6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Miyoo Bittboy V3 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

Miyoo / Bittboy

Bittboy V3

Details
Price
$30
OS
NxHope
Released
Apr 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
80 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy J6

Details
Price
$37
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
260 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecBittboy V3PowKiddy J6
Price$30$37
OSNxHopeProprietary
Screen2.4 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution320 x 240800 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner F1C100SActions Semiconductor ATS3603
CPUARM926EJ-S?
GPU2D accelerator?
RAM32 MB SDRAM64 MB
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 16 MB Flash, External MicroSD
Battery700 mAh1000 mAh
Weight80 grams260 grams
Dimensions99 mm x 68 mm x 13 mm172 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemBittboy V3PowKiddy J6
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

  • Bittboy V3 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Bittboy V3 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Bittboy V3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy J6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Bittboy V3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy J6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Bittboy V3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Bittboy V3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Bittboy V3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Miyoo Bittboy V3 and the PowKiddy J6?
PowKiddy J6 has similar emulation coverage to Miyoo Bittboy V3. Miyoo Bittboy V3 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Miyoo Bittboy V3 is roughly 47% smaller and 69% lighter. PowKiddy J6 runs Proprietary; Miyoo Bittboy V3 runs NxHope. PowKiddy J6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Miyoo Bittboy V3 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Miyoo Bittboy V3 or the PowKiddy J6?
The Miyoo Bittboy V3 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $7 less than the PowKiddy J6 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Miyoo Bittboy V3 or the PowKiddy J6?
The PowKiddy J6 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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