Device comparison

PowKiddy V2 vs. Anbernic RGFC520

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Quick verdict

Best value
RGFC520
More portable
PowKiddy V2
Newer model
RGFC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic RGFC520 is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 33% smaller and 43% lighter.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus ? on PowKiddy V2.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; PowKiddy V2 runs Linux.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy V2

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
3.2 inch ?
Weight
140 grams

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Anbernic

RGFC520

Details
Price
$13
OS
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
NES
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
200 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy V2RGFC520
Price$40$13
OSLinux
Screen3.2 inch3.0 inch
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
Panel?TFT
ChipsetUnknownRicoh 2A03
CPUUnknownMOS Technology 6502
GPUUnknownRicoh 2C02
RAMUnknown2 KB
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal Flash ROM
Battery1200 mAh600 mAh
Weight140 grams200 grams
Dimensions135 mm x 90 mm x 18 mm83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy V2RGFC520
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • RGFC520 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy V2 and the Anbernic RGFC520?
Anbernic RGFC520 is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 33% smaller and 43% lighter. Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus ? on PowKiddy V2. Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; PowKiddy V2 runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy V2 or the Anbernic RGFC520?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $27 less than the PowKiddy V2 based on catalog pricing.

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