PowKiddy
X35S
- Price
- $60
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Aug 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 177 grams
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Device comparison
PowKiddy X35S vs. PowKiddy V20
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- V20
- More portable
- X35S
- Newer model
- V20
Main differences
- PowKiddy V20 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X35S.
- PowKiddy V20 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- PowKiddy X35S is roughly 10% smaller.
- PowKiddy V20 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy X35S runs Linux.
- PowKiddy V20 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X35S is highlighted for Dreamcast, PS1, N64, SNES.
Details
PowKiddy
V20
- Price
- $55
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Feb 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | X35S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $55 |
| OS | Linux | Linux (EmuELEC) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4X | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD card | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 177 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 81 mm x 126 mm x 22 mm | 85.3 mm x 133 mm x 23 - 27 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 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
- X35S 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
- V20 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
- X35S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- V20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X35S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X35S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- V20 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- X35S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X35S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V20 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X35S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- V20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X35S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- V20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X35S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- V20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- X35S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- V20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X35S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X35S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- V20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X35S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- V20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- X35S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- V20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X35S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X35S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- V20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X35S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- V20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- X35S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- V20 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 X35S and the PowKiddy V20?
- PowKiddy V20 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X35S. PowKiddy V20 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy X35S is roughly 10% smaller. PowKiddy V20 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy X35S runs Linux. PowKiddy V20 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X35S is highlighted for Dreamcast, PS1, N64, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X35S or the PowKiddy V20?
- The PowKiddy V20 is the cheaper of the two at around $55, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy X35S based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy X35S or the PowKiddy V20?
- The PowKiddy V20 is the newer model, released in 2025.
