Device comparison

PowKiddy J6 vs. Miyoo Bittboy V3

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

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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.

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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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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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy J6Bittboy V3
Price$37$30
OSProprietaryNxHope
Screen4.3 inch2.4 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetActions Semiconductor ATS3603Allwinner F1C100S
CPU?ARM926EJ-S
GPU?2D accelerator
RAM64 MB32 MB SDRAM
StorageInternal 16 MB Flash, External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1000 mAh700 mAh
Weight260 grams80 grams
Dimensions172 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm99 mm x 68 mm x 13 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy J6Bittboy V3
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 J6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 DS: Nintendo DS: 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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 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 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Bittboy V3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Bittboy V3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy J6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Bittboy V3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
  • Bittboy V3 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy J6 and the Miyoo Bittboy V3?
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 PowKiddy J6 or the Miyoo Bittboy V3?
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 PowKiddy J6 or the Miyoo Bittboy V3?
The PowKiddy J6 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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