Overview
The PowKiddy RGB10 Max is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from PowKiddy with a 5.0-inch 854×480 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to DS. It typically sells for around $120.
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3326
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Battery
- 4200 mAh
- Weight
- 219 grams
- OS
- Linux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Playable
- DSGood
- PSPPlayable
- DreamcastPlayable
- SaturnLimited
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
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Install the plugin for Batocera and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- April 2021
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Linux
- Custom firmware
- Batocera
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 854 x 480 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 195.93 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3326
- CPU
- Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 4200 mAh
- Weight
- 219 grams
- Dimensions
- 185 mm x 76 mm x 17 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Power, Reset, Volume +-, 2 Function Buttons, WiFi On/Off Switch
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the PowKiddy RGB10 Max emulate?
The PowKiddy RGB10 Max plays systems up to DS well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the PowKiddy RGB10 Max play DS games?
Yes. DS performance on the PowKiddy RGB10 Max is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
Can the PowKiddy RGB10 Max play PSP games?
Only partially. PSP on the PowKiddy RGB10 Max is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the PowKiddy RGB10 Max cost?
The PowKiddy RGB10 Max typically sells for around $120, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the PowKiddy RGB10 Max run?
The PowKiddy RGB10 Max ships with Linux and also supports Batocera.
Can I track my play time on the PowKiddy RGB10 Max?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for Batocera and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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