Device comparison

PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 vs. PowKiddy V90S

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Quick verdict

Best value
V90S
More portable
V90S
Newer model
V90S

Main differences

  • PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB10MAX3.
  • PowKiddy V90S is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy V90S is roughly 48% smaller.
  • PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 runs Linux (JELOS).
  • PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA.

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RGB10MAX3

Details
Price
$90
OS
Linux (JELOS)
Released
Feb 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
342 grams

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PowKiddy

V90S

Details
Price
$45
OS
Linux
Released
May 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecRGB10MAX3V90S
Price$90$45
OSLinux (JELOS)Linux
Screen5.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3
Battery4000 mAh3000 mAh
Weight342 grams?
Dimensions189.5 mm x 76.5 mm x 18-30 mm89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRGB10MAX3V90S
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

  • RGB10MAX3 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • V90S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RGB10MAX3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • V90S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10MAX3 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10MAX3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V90S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RGB10MAX3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10MAX3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10MAX3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • V90S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10MAX3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10MAX3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V90S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RGB10MAX3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10MAX3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10MAX3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10MAX3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • V90S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGB10MAX3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB10MAX3 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10MAX3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB10MAX3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • V90S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RGB10MAX3 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V90S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 and the PowKiddy V90S?
PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB10MAX3. PowKiddy V90S is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy V90S is roughly 48% smaller. PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 runs Linux (JELOS). PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 or the PowKiddy V90S?
The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45, roughly $45 less than the PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 or the PowKiddy V90S?
The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.

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