Overview
The PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from PowKiddy with a 5.0-inch 854×480 IPS screen and runs Linux / Android, PickleOS. It is best suited for Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64, with support listed up to Saturn. It typically sells for around $115.
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Amlogic A311D
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR4X
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- Weight
- 254 grams
- OS
- Linux / Android, PickleOS
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnGood
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubePlayable
- WiiLimited
- PS2Limited
- Modernlimited
- 3DSLimited
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- 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
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- July 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Linux / Android, PickleOS
- Custom firmware
- ROCKNIX
- 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
- Amlogic A311D
- CPU
- Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53, 6 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G52 MP4, 800 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
- Storage
- Internal 16 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 4000 mAh, 8 hours
- Weight
- 254 grams
- Dimensions
- 183 mm x 84.5 mm x 18 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Potentiometer sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Function 1 & 2, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro emulate?
The PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro plays systems up to Saturn well. It is at its best with Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64.
Can the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro play Saturn games?
Yes. Saturn performance on the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro is rated good in our catalog. Sega Saturn: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro play GameCube games?
Only partially. GameCube on the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro is playable with compromises. Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro cost?
The PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro typically sells for around $115, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro run?
The PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro ships with Linux / Android, PickleOS and also supports ROCKNIX.
Can I track my play time on the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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