PowKiddy
PowKiddy X39
- Price
- $45
- OS
- "Linux"
- Released
- Jan 2022
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 190 grams
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Device comparison
PowKiddy X39 vs. PowKiddy A30
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PowKiddy X39
- More portable
- PowKiddy A30
- Newer model
- PowKiddy X39
Main differences
- PowKiddy X39 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy A30.
- PowKiddy X39 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- PowKiddy A30 is roughly 28% smaller and 37% lighter.
- PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux"; PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS.
- PowKiddy X39 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy A30
- Price
- $50
- OS
- Trimui OS
- Released
- Nov 2021
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 120 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | PowKiddy X39 | PowKiddy A30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $50 |
| OS | "Linux" | Trimui OS |
| Screen | 4.3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Actions Semiconductor ATM7051 | Allwinner F1C200S |
| CPU | Cortex-A9 | ARM926EJ-S |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | 2D accelerator |
| RAM | 128 MB LPDDR2 | 64 MB LPDDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 1200 mAh |
| Weight | 190 grams | 120 grams |
| Dimensions | 170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm | 136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
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Emulation source notes
- PowKiddy X39 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
- PowKiddy A30 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 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 X39 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Most of games are playeable but with some control problems and some with lags" - Anonymous
- PowKiddy A30 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X39 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PowKiddy X39 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
- PowKiddy A30 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy X39 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X39 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy A30 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X39 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy A30 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the PowKiddy X39 and the PowKiddy A30?
- PowKiddy X39 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy A30. PowKiddy X39 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy A30 is roughly 28% smaller and 37% lighter. PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux"; PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS. PowKiddy X39 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X39 or the PowKiddy A30?
- The PowKiddy X39 is the cheaper of the two at around $45, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy A30 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy X39 or the PowKiddy A30?
- The PowKiddy X39 is the newer model, released in 2022.
