Device comparison

PowKiddy X35S vs. PowKiddy V90S

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
V90S
More portable
V90S
Newer model
V90S

Main differences

  • PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X35S.
  • PowKiddy V90S is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy V90S is roughly 26% smaller.
  • PowKiddy V90S is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X35S is highlighted for Dreamcast, PS1, N64, SNES.

PowKiddy

X35S

Details
Price
$60
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
177 grams

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PowKiddy

V90S

Details
Price
$45
OS
Linux
Released
May 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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Specs

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SpecX35SV90S
Price$60$45
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB LPDDR4X1 GB DDR3
StorageInternal & External MicroSD cardDual External MicroSD
Weight177 grams?
Dimensions81 mm x 126 mm x 22 mm89 mm x 85 mm x 26.5 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemX35SV90S
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

  • 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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
  • V90S 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 V90S?
PowKiddy V90S has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X35S. PowKiddy V90S is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy V90S is roughly 26% smaller. PowKiddy V90S 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 V90S?
The PowKiddy V90S is the cheaper of the two at around $45, roughly $15 less than the PowKiddy X35S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X35S or the PowKiddy V90S?
The PowKiddy V90S is the newer model, released in 2025.

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