The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB20S and the RG-353V is power.
The RG-353V plays everything up to Dreamcast well, while the PowKiddy RGB20S tops out at DS.
Other differences
- The PowKiddy RGB20S runs Linux, the RG-353V runs Android or Linux.
- The RG-353V has Wi-Fi and the PowKiddy RGB20S does not, so no online updates, cloud saves or streaming on it.
- The RG-353V connects to a TV; the PowKiddy RGB20S cannot.
- The PowKiddy RGB20S runs on the RockChip RK3326, the RG-353V on the RockChip RK3566.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: PowKiddy RGB20S 83 x 120 x 20.8 mm, null g, RG-353V 83 x 126 x 21 mm, 180 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB20S or the RG-353V?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 0 and 10 out of 100.
Which costs less?
PowKiddy RGB20SThe PowKiddy RGB20S, at about $80 at launch against $113. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 50% of the PowKiddy RGB20S's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-353V's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,500 and 3,200 mAh.
Side by side
| PowKiddy RGB20S | RG-353V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $80 | $113 |
| Released | May 2022 | Sep 2022 |
| Plays well up to | DS | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Android or Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3566 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Weight | ? | 180 g |
| Size | 83 x 120 x 20.8 mm | 83 x 126 x 21 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- PowKiddy RGB20SRG-353V
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- PS2
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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