The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the Retroid Pocket 2S is the software.
The PowKiddy RGB30 runs Linux, the Retroid Pocket 2S runs Android.
Other differences
- The PowKiddy RGB30 has a 1:1 screen and the Retroid Pocket 2S a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
- The PowKiddy RGB30 runs on the RockChip RK3566, the Retroid Pocket 2S on the UNISOC Tiger T610.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Retroid Pocket 2SThe Retroid Pocket 2S (155 x 80.6 x 16-28 mm, 200 g). The PowKiddy RGB30 is 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm, 207 g. Only the Retroid Pocket 2S fits a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the Retroid Pocket 2S?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 30 out of 100.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $90 and $99.
Which is better for GBA games?
PowKiddy RGB30The PowKiddy RGB30. GBA games fill 67% of the PowKiddy RGB30's screen at 3x with even pixels, against 50% of the Retroid Pocket 2S's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 4,100 and 4,000 mAh.
Side by side
| PowKiddy RGB30 | Retroid Pocket 2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $90 | $99 |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | PSP |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Android |
| Chip | RockChip RK3566 | UNISOC Tiger T610 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 3 GB |
| Screen | 4.0 inch IPS 1:1 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g |
| Size | 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm | 155 x 80.6 x 16-28 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | ? | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, stacked |
| Analog triggers | ? | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- PowKiddy RGB30Retroid Pocket 2S
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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