The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB20S and the RG-35XX is power.
The RG-35XX plays everything up to Dreamcast well, while the PowKiddy RGB20S tops out at DS.
Other differences
- The RG-35XX launched at about $50 and the PowKiddy RGB20S at about $80.
- The PowKiddy RGB20S has two analog sticks; the RG-35XX has none.
- The RG-35XX connects to a TV; the PowKiddy RGB20S cannot.
- The PowKiddy RGB20S runs on the RockChip RK3326, the RG-35XX on the Allwinner H700.
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-35XX 81 x 117 x 20 mm, 175 g.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB20S or the RG-35XX?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG-35XXThe RG-35XX, at about $50 at launch against $80. 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-35XX's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
PowKiddy RGB20SThe PowKiddy RGB20S, at 3,500 mAh against 2,600 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| PowKiddy RGB20S | RG-35XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $80 | $50 |
| Released | May 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| Plays well up to | DS | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3326 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 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 | 2,600 mAh |
| Weight | ? | 175 g |
| Size | 83 x 120 x 20.8 mm | 81 x 117 x 20 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| 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-35XX
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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