SJGAM
M17
- Price
- $35.00
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Sep 2023
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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SJGAM M17 vs. PowKiddy X39
Specs, emulation, community reviews, ownership and play history, side by side.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- M17
- Newer model
- M17
Main differences
- SJGAM M17 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39.
- SJGAM M17 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- SJGAM M17 runs Linux; PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux".
- SJGAM M17 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy X39 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy X39
- Price
- $45.00
- OS
- "Linux"
- Released
- Jan 2022
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 190 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | M17 | PowKiddy X39 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| OS | Linux | "Linux" |
| Screen | 4.3 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3126C | Actions Semiconductor ATM7051 |
| CPU | Cortex-A7 | Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 | PowerVR SGX540 |
| RAM | 256 MB LPDDR3 | 128 MB LPDDR2 |
| Storage | Internal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1500 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Weight | Unknown | 190 grams |
| Dimensions | ? | 170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
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Emulation source notes
- M17 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 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
- M17 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
- M17 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip "Considerable lag, without frameskip on some games like doom 2 and duke nukem advance (gpsp and minui) to the point where its borderline B rating" - Jan Paweł
- PowKiddy X39 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- M17 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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
- M17 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X39 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- M17 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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
- M17 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- M17 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
- M17 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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
- M17 Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
- M17 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip "Horrifying audio crackling at some select SA-1 and FX games (DBZ Hyper Dimension and Stunt Race FX), minui + supafaust" - Jan Paweł
- 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
- M17 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- M17 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
- M17 Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
- M17 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X39 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- M17 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
- M17 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X39 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- M17 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the SJGAM M17 and the PowKiddy X39?
- SJGAM M17 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39. SJGAM M17 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. SJGAM M17 runs Linux; PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux". SJGAM M17 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy X39 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the SJGAM M17 or the PowKiddy X39?
- The SJGAM M17 is the cheaper of the two at around $35.00, roughly $10.00 less than the PowKiddy X39 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the SJGAM M17 or the PowKiddy X39?
- The SJGAM M17 is the newer model, released in 2023.
