PowKiddy RGB30 vs Anbernic RG-353PS

PowKiddy RGB30PowKiddyPowKiddy RGB30$90 at launch, Sep 2023Anbernic RG-353PSAnbernicRG-353PS$87 at launch, May 2023
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The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the RG-353PS is the screen shape.

The PowKiddy RGB30 has a 1:1 screen and the RG-353PS a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.

Which is better

Pocketability

Which fits in a pocket better?

PowKiddy RGB30

The PowKiddy RGB30 (145 x 86.5 x 18 mm, 207 g). The RG-353PS is 190 x 84 x 20 - 22.5 mm, 210 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.

PS2

Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the RG-353PS?

Neither

Neither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 10 out of 100.

Price

Which costs less?

Tie

They launched at about the same price: $90 and $87.

GBA

Which is better for GBA games?

PowKiddy RGB30

The PowKiddy RGB30. GBA games fill 67% of the PowKiddy RGB30's screen at 3x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-353PS's screen at 2x.

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

PowKiddy RGB30

The PowKiddy RGB30, at 4,100 mAh against 3,500 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.

Side by side

PowKiddy RGB30RG-353PS
Launch price$90$87
ReleasedSep 2023May 2023
Plays well up toDreamcastDreamcast
ShapeHorizontalHorizontal
SoftwareLinuxLinux
ChipRockChip RK3566RockChip RK3566
Memory1 GB1 GB
Screen4.0 inch IPS 1:13.5 inch IPS 4:3
Resolution720 x 720640 x 480
Battery4,100 mAh3,500 mAh
Weight207 g210 g
Size145 x 86.5 x 18 mm190 x 84 x 20 - 22.5 mm
Analog sticksDouble, symmetricalDouble, symmetrical
L2 and R2Yes, side by sideYes, stacked
Wi-FiYesYes
Video outYesYes
Headphone jackYesYes

Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.

Emulation

  1. PowKiddy RGB30RG-353PS
  2. Game Boy100100
  3. NES100100
  4. Genesis100100
  5. GBA100100
  6. SNES100100
  7. PS1100100
  8. DS100100
  9. N648585
  10. Dreamcast8080
  11. PSP7070
  12. Saturn5050
  13. GameCube2020
  14. 3DS1010
  15. PS21010

100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.

Full details

PowKiddy RGB30: specs, screen fit and owner notes →PowKiddy RGB30 on eBay
Anbernic RG-353PS: specs, screen fit and owner notes →RG-353PS on eBay

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