Device comparison

PowKiddy RGB10 Max vs. PowKiddy RGB10X

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RGB10X
More portable
RGB10X
Newer model
RGB10X

Main differences

  • PowKiddy RGB10X has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB10 Max.
  • PowKiddy RGB10X is about $80 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy RGB10X is roughly 25% smaller and 5% lighter.

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PowKiddy RGB10 Max

Details
Price
$120
OS
Linux
Released
Apr 2021
Up to
DS
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
219 grams

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PowKiddy

RGB10X

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
207 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy RGB10 MaxRGB10X
Price$120$40
Screen5.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution854 x 480640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Rockchip RK3326
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery4200 mAh2800 mAh
Weight219 grams207 grams
Dimensions185 mm x 76 mm x 17 mm145 mm x 73.2 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy RGB10 MaxRGB10X
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 RGB10 Max DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RGB10X DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGB10X N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGB10X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RGB10X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Max Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGB10X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy RGB10 Max and the PowKiddy RGB10X?
PowKiddy RGB10X has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB10 Max. PowKiddy RGB10X is about $80 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy RGB10X is roughly 25% smaller and 5% lighter.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy RGB10 Max or the PowKiddy RGB10X?
The PowKiddy RGB10X is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $80 less than the PowKiddy RGB10 Max based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy RGB10 Max or the PowKiddy RGB10X?
The PowKiddy RGB10X is the newer model, released in 2024.

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