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PowKiddy X19 vs. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy X19
Better screen
RetroGame RS-97
More portable
RetroGame RS-97
Newer model
PowKiddy X19

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
  • PowKiddy X19 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 66% smaller and 51% lighter.
  • PowKiddy X19 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97.
  • PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW.
  • PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy X19

Details
Price
$52
OS
µC/OS-II
Released
Nov 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
290 grams

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Anbernic

RetroGame RS-97

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
142 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X19RetroGame RS-97
Price$52$60
OSµC/OS-IIRetroFW
Screen7.0 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1280 x 720320 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BIngenic JZ4760B
CPUActions ATJ2279BXBurst
GPU"Built in GPU"Vivante GC200
RAM512 MB DDR2128 MB DDR2
Battery1800 mAh1800 mAh BP-5L
Weight290 grams142 grams
Dimensions239 mm x 113 mm x 15 mm144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X19RetroGame RS-97
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

  • PowKiddy X19 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X19 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X19 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X19 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X19 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X19 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X19 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X19 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy X19 and the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. PowKiddy X19 is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 66% smaller and 51% lighter. PowKiddy X19 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RetroGame RS-97. PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW. PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X19 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
The PowKiddy X19 is the cheaper of the two at around $52, roughly $8 less than the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X19 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97?
The PowKiddy X19 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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