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PowKiddy X19 vs. Retroflag GPi Case

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy X19
Better screen
GPi Case
More portable
GPi Case
Newer model
PowKiddy X19

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case.
  • PowKiddy X19 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroflag GPi Case is roughly 60% smaller and 3% lighter.
  • PowKiddy X19 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Retroflag GPi Case.
  • PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Retroflag GPi Case runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Retroflag GPi Case is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

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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Retroflag

GPi Case

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
280 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X19GPi Case
Price$52$70
OSµC/OS-IILinux (RetroPie)
Screen7.0 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1280 x 720320 x 240
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BBroadcom BCM2835
CPUActions ATJ2279BARM1176JZF-S
GPU"Built in GPU"Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB DDR2512 MB DDR
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1800 mAhAA x3
Weight290 grams280 grams
Dimensions239 mm x 113 mm x 15 mm135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X19GPi Case
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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X19 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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
  • GPi Case 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 Retroflag GPi Case?
PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case. PowKiddy X19 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroflag GPi Case is roughly 60% smaller and 3% lighter. PowKiddy X19 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Retroflag GPi Case. PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Retroflag GPi Case runs Linux (RetroPie). PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Retroflag GPi Case is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X19 or the Retroflag GPi Case?
The PowKiddy X19 is the cheaper of the two at around $52, roughly $18 less than the Retroflag GPi Case based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X19 or the Retroflag GPi Case?
The PowKiddy X19 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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