Device comparison

PowKiddy X55 vs. MINILOONG Pocket 1

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

Compare

With

PowKiddy X55
MINILOONG Pocket 1

Shown to scale from each device’s real-world dimensions.

Quick verdict

Best value
MINILOONG Pocket 1
Better screen
MINILOONG Pocket 1
More portable
MINILOONG Pocket 1
Newer model
MINILOONG Pocket 1

Main differences

  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X55.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 is roughly 35% smaller and 12% lighter.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 has a 61 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy X55.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 runs Linux (LOONGOS); PowKiddy X55 runs Linux (JELOS).
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; PowKiddy X55 is highlighted for PSP, DS, PS1, GBA.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecPowKiddy X55MINILOONG Pocket 1
Price$90$85
OSLinux (JELOS)Linux (LOONGOS)
Screen5.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1280 x 720960 x 720
Refresh rate60 Hz61 Hz
RAM2 GB LPDDR4X1 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 16 GB (eMMC?), Dual External MicroSDInternal 8 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
Weight293 grams258 grams
Dimensions212.5 mm x 94.5 mm x 19 mm165.43 mm x 79 mm x 17.8 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X55MINILOONG Pocket 1
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 X55 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • PowKiddy X55 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • PowKiddy X55 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X55 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X55 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X55 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X55 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • PowKiddy X55 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X55 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X55 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X55 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X55 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X55 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X55 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X55 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X55 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X55 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X55 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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 X55 and the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
MINILOONG Pocket 1 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X55. MINILOONG Pocket 1 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MINILOONG Pocket 1 is roughly 35% smaller and 12% lighter. MINILOONG Pocket 1 has a 61 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy X55. MINILOONG Pocket 1 runs Linux (LOONGOS); PowKiddy X55 runs Linux (JELOS). MINILOONG Pocket 1 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; PowKiddy X55 is highlighted for PSP, DS, PS1, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X55 or the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
The MINILOONG Pocket 1 is the cheaper of the two at around $85, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy X55 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X55 or the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
The MINILOONG Pocket 1 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the PowKiddy X55 or the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
The PowKiddy X55 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

Compare PowKiddy X55 with