PowKiddy V90S vs. PowKiddy RGB20SX

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Quick verdict

Best value
V90S
More portable
V90S
Newer model
V90S

Main differences

  • PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB20SX.
  • PowKiddy V90S is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy V90S is roughly 39% smaller and 23% lighter.
  • PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy RGB20SX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

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RGB20SX

Details
Price
$90.00
OS
Linux
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
240 grams

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1 collector

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecV90SRGB20SX
Price$45.00$90.00
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480720 x 720
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusRockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR4
Battery3000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight186 grams240 grams
Dimensions89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm87 mm x 143 mm x 22 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemV90SRGB20SX
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
  • RGB20SX 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB20SX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • V90S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • V90S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V90S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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
  • RGB20SX 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 PowKiddy RGB20SX?
PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB20SX. PowKiddy V90S is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy V90S is roughly 39% smaller and 23% lighter. PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy RGB20SX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy V90S or the PowKiddy RGB20SX?
The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45.00, roughly $45.00 less than the PowKiddy RGB20SX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy V90S or the PowKiddy RGB20SX?
The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the PowKiddy V90S or the PowKiddy RGB20SX?
The PowKiddy RGB20SX is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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