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PowKiddy A30 vs. PowKiddy X2

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy A30
Newer model
PowKiddy A30

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • PowKiddy A30 is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; PowKiddy X2 runs RetroArch.
  • PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy A30

Details
Price
$50
OS
Trimui OS
Released
Nov 2021
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
120 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X2

Details
Price
$80
OS
RetroArch
Released
Apr 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy A30PowKiddy X2
Price$50$80
OSTrimui OSRetroArch
Screen2.8 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:3128:75
Resolution320 x 2401024 x 600
ChipsetAllwinner F1C200SRockChip RK3128
CPUARM926EJ-SCortex-A7
GPU2D acceleratorMali-400 MP2
RAM64 MB LPDDR2512 MB
Battery1200 mAh3000 mAh
Weight120 grams?
Dimensions136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm?
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy A30PowKiddy X2
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

  • PowKiddy A30 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X2 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • PowKiddy A30 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X2 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy A30 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
  • PowKiddy X2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy A30 and the PowKiddy X2?
PowKiddy X2 has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy A30 is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; PowKiddy X2 runs RetroArch. PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy A30 or the PowKiddy X2?
The PowKiddy A30 is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $30 less than the PowKiddy X2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy A30 or the PowKiddy X2?
The PowKiddy A30 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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