Device comparison

PowKiddy A30 vs. PowKiddy X21

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

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Quick verdict

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PowKiddy A30
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Main differences

  • PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus TFT on PowKiddy X21.
  • PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; PowKiddy X21 runs Linux.

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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 X21

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy A30PowKiddy X21
Price$50Unknown
OSTrimui OSLinux
Screen2.8 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution320 x 240800 x 480
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetAllwinner F1C200SUnknown
CPUARM926EJ-SUnknown
GPU2D acceleratorUnknown
RAM64 MB LPDDR2Unknown
StorageExternal MicroSDUnknown
Battery1200 mAhUnknown
Weight120 gramsUnknown
Dimensions136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mmUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy A30PowKiddy X21
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • PowKiddy A30 DS: Nintendo DS: 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
  • 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 A30 N64: Nintendo 64: 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
  • PowKiddy A30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy A30 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 A30 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 A30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy A30 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 A30 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 A30 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 A30 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 X21?
PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus TFT on PowKiddy X21. PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; PowKiddy X21 runs Linux.

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