PowKiddy
PowKiddy X19
- Price
- $52
- OS
- µC/OS-II
- Released
- Nov 2019
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 7.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 290 grams
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Device comparison
PowKiddy X19 vs. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RetroGame RS-97 Plus
- More portable
- RetroGame RS-97 Plus
- Newer model
- PowKiddy X19
Main differences
- PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus.
- Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is roughly 66% smaller and 51% lighter.
- PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus runs RetroFW.
- PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Details
Anbernic
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
- Price
- $50
- OS
- RetroFW
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 142 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | PowKiddy X19 | RetroGame RS-97 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $52 | $50 |
| OS | µC/OS-II | RetroFW |
| Screen | 7.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 320 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | TFT |
| Chipset | Actions ATJ2279B | Ingenic JZ4760B |
| CPU | Actions ATJ2279B | XBurst |
| GPU | "Built in GPU" | Vivante GC200 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 128 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD | Internal & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1800 mAh | 1800 mAh BP-5L |
| Weight | 290 grams | 142 grams |
| Dimensions | 239 mm x 113 mm x 15 mm | 144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- PowKiddy X19 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RetroGame RS-97 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus?
- PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is roughly 66% smaller and 51% lighter. PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus runs RetroFW. PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X19 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus?
- The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $2 less than the PowKiddy X19 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy X19 or the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 Plus?
- The PowKiddy X19 is the newer model, released in 2019.
