PowKiddy X20 vs. Bittboy Pocket Go S30

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket Go S30
More portable
Pocket Go S30
Newer model
Pocket Go S30

Main differences

  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X20.
  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is roughly 32% smaller.
  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 runs Simple30; PowKiddy X20 runs Linux.
  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy X20

Details
Price
$70.00
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen

Pocket Go S30

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
Simple30
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X20Pocket Go S30
Price$70.00$60.00
OSLinuxSimple30
Screen5.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:93:2
Resolution960 x 544480 x 320
ChipsetRockChip RK3128Allwinner A33
RAM256 MB DDR3512 MB DDR3
StorageInternal 128 MB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2800 mAh2600 mAh
WeightUnknown162 grams
Dimensions193 mm x 85 mm x 18 mm160 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X20Pocket Go S30
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 X20 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Pocket Go S30 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • PowKiddy X20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Pocket Go S30 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy X20 and the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
Bittboy Pocket Go S30 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X20. Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is roughly 32% smaller. Bittboy Pocket Go S30 runs Simple30; PowKiddy X20 runs Linux. Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X20 or the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
The Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $10.00 less than the PowKiddy X20 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X20 or the Bittboy Pocket Go S30?
The Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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