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Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 vs. PowKiddy J6

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Quick verdict

Best value
RetroMini RS-90
Better screen
PowKiddy J6
More portable
RetroMini RS-90
Newer model
PowKiddy J6

Main differences

  • PowKiddy J6 has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 42% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • PowKiddy J6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • PowKiddy J6 runs Proprietary; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
  • PowKiddy J6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

Subor, Coolbaby

RetroMini RS-90

Details
Price
$30
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.0 inch TFT
Weight
103 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy J6

Details
Price
$37
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
260 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroMini RS-90PowKiddy J6
Price$30$37
OSOpenDinguxProprietary
Screen2.0 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio3:25:3
Resolution240 x 160800 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4725BActions Semiconductor ATS3603
CPUXBurst?
GPU?
RAM32 MB DDR264 MB
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 16 MB Flash, External MicroSD
Battery1020 mAh BL-5C1000 mAh
Weight103 grams260 grams
Dimensions105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm172 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroMini RS-90PowKiddy J6
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

  • RetroMini RS-90 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 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 J6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RetroMini RS-90 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 and the PowKiddy J6?
PowKiddy J6 has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 42% smaller and 60% lighter. PowKiddy J6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. PowKiddy J6 runs Proprietary; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux. PowKiddy J6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the PowKiddy J6?
The Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $7 less than the PowKiddy J6 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the PowKiddy J6?
The PowKiddy J6 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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