PowKiddy
RK2023
- Price
- $85.00
- OS
- Linux: JELOS (Unofficial)
- Released
- Mar 2023
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 175 grams
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PowKiddy RK2023 vs. PowKiddy V90S
Specs, emulation, community reviews, ownership and play history, side by side.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- V90S
- More portable
- RK2023
- Newer model
- V90S
Main differences
- PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RK2023.
- PowKiddy V90S is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- PowKiddy V90S is roughly 36% smaller and 6% lighter.
- PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; PowKiddy RK2023 runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial).
- PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy RK2023 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Details
PowKiddy
V90S
- Price
- $45.00
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- May 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 186 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RK2023 | V90S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85.00 | $45.00 |
| OS | Linux: JELOS (Unofficial) | Linux |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 175 grams | 186 grams |
| Dimensions | 151.5 mm x 78 mm x 17.5 mm | 89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Stick type | Potentiometer | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V90S PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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
- RK2023 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 RK2023 and the PowKiddy V90S?
- PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RK2023. PowKiddy V90S is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy V90S is roughly 36% smaller and 6% lighter. PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; PowKiddy RK2023 runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial). PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy RK2023 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy RK2023 or the PowKiddy V90S?
- The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45.00, roughly $40.00 less than the PowKiddy RK2023 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy RK2023 or the PowKiddy V90S?
- The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.
