PowKiddy V90S vs. Anbernic RG28XX

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V90S
V90S
RG28XX
RG28XX

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG28XX
More portable
RG28XX
Newer model
V90S

Main differences

  • PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX.
  • PowKiddy V90S is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 7% smaller and 33% lighter.
  • PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; Anbernic RG28XX runs Anbernic Stock OS.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecV90SRG28XX
Price$45.79$42.59
OSLinuxAnbernic Stock OS
Screen3.5 inch2.83 inch
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusAllwinner H700
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G31 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR4
Battery3000 mAh3100 mAh
Weight186 grams125 grams
Dimensions89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemV90SRG28XX
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

  • 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
  • RG28XX 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
  • V90S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V90S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • RG28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • V90S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • V90S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V90S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • RG28XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V90S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • V90S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX 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 V90S and the Anbernic RG28XX?
PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX. PowKiddy V90S is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 7% smaller and 33% lighter. PowKiddy V90S runs Linux; Anbernic RG28XX runs Anbernic Stock OS.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy V90S or the Anbernic RG28XX?
The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45.00, roughly $3.00 less than the Anbernic RG28XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy V90S or the Anbernic RG28XX?
The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.

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