PowKiddy
RGB20 Pro
- Price
- $70
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Oct 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- 159 grams
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Device comparison
PowKiddy RGB20 Pro vs. Retroflag GPi Case 2
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RGB20 Pro
- More portable
- RGB20 Pro
- Newer model
- RGB20 Pro
Main differences
- PowKiddy RGB20 Pro has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case 2.
- PowKiddy RGB20 Pro is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Retroflag GPi Case 2 is roughly 13% smaller and 41% lighter.
- PowKiddy RGB20 Pro runs Linux; Retroflag GPi Case 2 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- PowKiddy RGB20 Pro is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES; Retroflag GPi Case 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
Retroflag
GPi Case 2
- Price
- $80
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Dec 2021
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 224 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RGB20 Pro | GPi Case 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $80 |
| OS | Linux | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 3.2 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | Broadcom BCM2711 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A72 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | Broadcom VideoCore VI |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Internal MicroSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 159 grams | 224 grams |
| Dimensions | 83.3 mm x 150.2 mm x 23.3 - 32 mm | 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RGB20 Pro DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2 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
- RGB20 Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- GPi Case 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGB20 Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGB20 Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GPi Case 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RGB20 Pro NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGB20 Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGB20 Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- GPi Case 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGB20 Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGB20 Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GPi Case 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RGB20 Pro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGB20 Pro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGB20 Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGB20 Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GPi Case 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RGB20 Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RGB20 Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGB20 Pro Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RGB20 Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GPi Case 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RGB20 Pro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GPi Case 2 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 RGB20 Pro and the Retroflag GPi Case 2?
- PowKiddy RGB20 Pro has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case 2. PowKiddy RGB20 Pro is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroflag GPi Case 2 is roughly 13% smaller and 41% lighter. PowKiddy RGB20 Pro runs Linux; Retroflag GPi Case 2 runs Linux (RetroPie). PowKiddy RGB20 Pro is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES; Retroflag GPi Case 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy RGB20 Pro or the Retroflag GPi Case 2?
- The PowKiddy RGB20 Pro is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $10 less than the Retroflag GPi Case 2 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy RGB20 Pro or the Retroflag GPi Case 2?
- The PowKiddy RGB20 Pro is the newer model, released in 2024.
