Pimoroni
PicoSystem
- Price
- $79
- OS
- ❌
- Released
- Oct 2021
- Up to
- Unknown
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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Device comparison
Pimoroni PicoSystem vs. PowKiddy A30
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PowKiddy A30
- Newer model
- PowKiddy A30
Main differences
- PowKiddy A30 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- PowKiddy A30 is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus IPS on Pimoroni PicoSystem.
- PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy A30
- Price
- $50
- OS
- Trimui OS
- Released
- Nov 2021
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 120 grams
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | PicoSystem | PowKiddy A30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 | $50 |
| OS | ❌ | Trimui OS |
| Screen | 1.54 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | Unknown | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Raspberry Pi Pico | Allwinner F1C200S |
| CPU | RP2040 M0+ | ARM926EJ-S |
| GPU | ❌ | 2D accelerator |
| RAM | 265 KB SRAM | 64 MB LPDDR2 |
| Storage | Internal 16 MB Flash ROM | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 525h mAh | 1200 mAh |
| Weight | Unknown | 120 grams |
| Dimensions | Unknown | 136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | No | 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
- PicoSystem DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PicoSystem N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PicoSystem PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PicoSystem PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PicoSystem Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PicoSystem Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PicoSystem GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PicoSystem Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Pimoroni PicoSystem and the PowKiddy A30?
- PowKiddy A30 has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy A30 is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus IPS on Pimoroni PicoSystem. PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; Pimoroni PicoSystem runs ❌.
- Which is cheaper, the Pimoroni PicoSystem or the PowKiddy A30?
- The PowKiddy A30 is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $29 less than the Pimoroni PicoSystem based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Pimoroni PicoSystem or the PowKiddy A30?
- The PowKiddy A30 is the newer model, released in 2021.
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