Device comparison

PowKiddy RGB10 vs. HardKernel Odroid Go

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Quick verdict

Better screen
PowKiddy RGB10
More portable
Odroid Go
Newer model
PowKiddy RGB10

Main differences

  • PowKiddy RGB10 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 25% smaller and 20% lighter.
  • PowKiddy RGB10 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on HardKernel Odroid Go.
  • PowKiddy RGB10 runs RetroArch; HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32.
  • PowKiddy RGB10 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; HardKernel Odroid Go is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy RGB10

Details
Price
$80
OS
RetroArch
Released
Jul 2020
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
144 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

HardKernel

Odroid Go

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
2.4 inch TFT
Weight
115 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Community signal

Collectors
PowKiddy RGB100
Odroid Go1
Rating
PowKiddy RGB10No reviews yet
Odroid GoNo reviews yet
Logged play
PowKiddy RGB10No logged sessions yet
Odroid GoNo logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecPowKiddy RGB10Odroid Go
Price$80Unknown
OSRetroArchRetro ESP32
Screen3.5 inch2.4 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-B
CPUCortex-A35Tensilica Xtensa LX6
GPUMali-G31 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR34MB PSRAM
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 16 MB & External MicroSD
Battery2800 mAh / 3500 mAh (Metal / Pro)1200 mAh
Weight144 grams115 grams
Dimensions144 mm x 63 mm x 16 mm105 mm x 65 mm x 16 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy RGB10Odroid Go
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 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
  • Odroid Go DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odroid Go N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB10 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odroid Go PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Odroid Go Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy RGB10 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy RGB10 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odroid Go Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy RGB10 and the HardKernel Odroid Go?
PowKiddy RGB10 has stronger listed emulation coverage. HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 25% smaller and 20% lighter. PowKiddy RGB10 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on HardKernel Odroid Go. PowKiddy RGB10 runs RetroArch; HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32. PowKiddy RGB10 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; HardKernel Odroid Go is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy RGB10 or the HardKernel Odroid Go?
The PowKiddy RGB10 is the newer model, released in 2020.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the PowKiddy RGB10 or the HardKernel Odroid Go?
The HardKernel Odroid Go is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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