Device comparison

PowKiddy RGB10S vs. PowKiddy RGB10X

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RGB10X
More portable
PowKiddy RGB10S
Newer model
RGB10X

Main differences

  • PowKiddy RGB10X has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB10S.
  • PowKiddy RGB10X is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy RGB10S is roughly 13% smaller and 31% lighter.
  • PowKiddy RGB10X runs Linux; PowKiddy RGB10S runs Batocera, EmuELEC, Lineage 18.1/Android 11, RecalBox, RetroArena,.

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PowKiddy RGB10S

Details
Price
$80
OS
Batocera, EmuELEC, Lineage 18.1/Android 11, RecalBox, RetroArena,
Released
Mar 2022
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
143 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

BetterWorse

SpecPowKiddy RGB10SRGB10X
Price$80$40
OSBatocera, EmuELEC, Lineage 18.1/Android 11, RecalBox, RetroArena,Linux
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Rockchip RK3326
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh2800 mAh
Weight143 grams207 grams
Dimensions144 mm x 63.8 mm x 16 - 19 mm145 mm x 73.2 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy RGB10SRGB10X
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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S 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 RGB10S and the PowKiddy RGB10X?
PowKiddy RGB10X has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB10S. PowKiddy RGB10X is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy RGB10S is roughly 13% smaller and 31% lighter. PowKiddy RGB10X runs Linux; PowKiddy RGB10S runs Batocera, EmuELEC, Lineage 18.1/Android 11, RecalBox, RetroArena,.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy RGB10S or the PowKiddy RGB10X?
The PowKiddy RGB10X is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $40 less than the PowKiddy RGB10S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy RGB10S or the PowKiddy RGB10X?
The PowKiddy RGB10X is the newer model, released in 2024.

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