Device comparison

SZDIIER D-R35S Plus vs. PowKiddy X39

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
D-R35S Plus
Newer model
D-R35S Plus

Main differences

  • SZDIIER D-R35S Plus has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39.
  • SZDIIER D-R35S Plus is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • SZDIIER D-R35S Plus runs Linux; PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux".
  • SZDIIER D-R35S Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy X39 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

SZDIIER / Diium

D-R35S Plus

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X39

Details
Price
$45
OS
"Linux"
Released
Jan 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
190 grams

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Specs

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SpecD-R35S PlusPowKiddy X39
Price$40$45
OSLinux"Linux"
Screen3.5 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution640 x 480480 x 272
ChipsetV.R. Technology VT569BActions Semiconductor ATM7051
CPUCortex-A7Cortex-A9
GPUVivante 3D GPUPowerVR SGX540
RAM64 MB DDR2128 MB LPDDR2
Battery3000 mAh2500 mAh
Weight?190 grams
Dimensions?170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemD-R35S PlusPowKiddy X39
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

  • D-R35S Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X39 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • D-R35S Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X39 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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
  • D-R35S Plus 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 SZDIIER D-R35S Plus and the PowKiddy X39?
SZDIIER D-R35S Plus has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39. SZDIIER D-R35S Plus is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. SZDIIER D-R35S Plus runs Linux; PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux". SZDIIER D-R35S Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy X39 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the SZDIIER D-R35S Plus or the PowKiddy X39?
The SZDIIER D-R35S Plus is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy X39 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the SZDIIER D-R35S Plus or the PowKiddy X39?
The SZDIIER D-R35S Plus is the newer model, released in 2024.

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