Device comparison

PowKiddy Q36 Mini vs. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero

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Quick verdict

Better screen
PowKiddy Q36 Mini
More portable
PowKiddy Q36 Mini
Newer model
PowKiddy Q36 Mini

Main differences

  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini is roughly 60% smaller and 76% lighter.
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini runs RetroFE; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux.
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

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PowKiddy Q36 Mini

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFE
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
54 grams

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Game Consoles Worldwide

GCW Zero

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
225 grams

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0 collectors

Specs

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SpecPowKiddy Q36 MiniGCW Zero
Price$60Unknown
OSRetroFEOpenDingux
Screen1.54 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution240 x 240320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetAllwinner V3sIngenic JZ4770
CPUCortex-A7XBurst
GPUVivante GC860
RAM64 MB DDR2512 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery1000 mAh2200 mAh
Weight54 grams225 grams
Dimensions94 mm x 43 mm x 16 mm143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy Q36 MiniGCW Zero
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 Q36 Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GCW Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GCW Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GCW Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q36 Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy Q36 Mini and the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
PowKiddy Q36 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is roughly 60% smaller and 76% lighter. PowKiddy Q36 Mini has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. PowKiddy Q36 Mini runs RetroFE; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy Q36 Mini or the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
The PowKiddy Q36 Mini is the newer model, released in 2021.

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