Device comparison

PowKiddy V90S vs. PowKiddy RK2023

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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 RK2023.
  • PowKiddy V90S is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy V90S is roughly 36% smaller.
  • 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.

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V90S

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

RK2023

Details
Price
$85
OS
Linux: JELOS (Unofficial)
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
175 grams

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Specs

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SpecV90SRK2023
Price$45$85
OSLinuxLinux: JELOS (Unofficial)
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusRockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR4
Battery3000 mAh3500 mAh
Weight?175 grams
Dimensions89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm151.5 mm x 78 mm x 17.5 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemV90SRK2023
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
  • 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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
  • RK2023 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 RK2023?
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. 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 V90S or the PowKiddy RK2023?
The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45, roughly $40 less than the PowKiddy RK2023 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy V90S or the PowKiddy RK2023?
The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.

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