Device comparison

PowKiddy V90S vs. Anbernic RG-28XX

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
V90S
More portable
RG-28XX
Newer model
V90S

Main differences

  • PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-28XX.
  • PowKiddy V90S is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-28XX is roughly 7% smaller.

PowKiddy

V90S

Details
Price
$45
OS
Linux
Released
May 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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Anbernic

RG-28XX

Details
Price
$48
OS
Linux
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.83 inch IPS
Weight
123 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecV90SRG-28XX
Price$45$48
Screen3.5 inch2.83 inch
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusAllwinner H700
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G31 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR4
Battery3000 mAh3100 mAh
Weight?123 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

SystemV90SRG-28XX
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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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
  • RG-28XX 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 RG-28XX?
PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-28XX. PowKiddy V90S is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-28XX is roughly 7% smaller.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy V90S or the Anbernic RG-28XX?
The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45, roughly $3 less than the Anbernic RG-28XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy V90S or the Anbernic RG-28XX?
The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.

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