PowKiddy RGB30 vs Anbernic RG Cube XX

PowKiddy RGB30PowKiddyPowKiddy RGB30$90 at launch, Sep 2023Anbernic RG Cube XXAnbernicRG Cube XX$60 at launch, Oct 2024
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The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the RG Cube XX is the chip.

The PowKiddy RGB30 runs on the RockChip RK3566, the RG Cube XX on the Allwinner H700.

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 Cube XX is 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm, 246 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.

PS2

Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the RG Cube XX?

Neither

Neither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 0 out of 100.

Price

Which costs less?

RG Cube XX

The RG Cube XX, at about $60 at launch against $90. Prices today vary by store and the used market.

GBA

Which is better for GBA games?

Tie

Both run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 67% of the PowKiddy RGB30's screen at 3x, 67% of the RG Cube XX's screen at 3x.

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

Tie

About the same: 4,100 and 3,800 mAh.

Side by side

PowKiddy RGB30RG Cube XX
Launch price$90$60
ReleasedSep 2023Oct 2024
Plays well up toDreamcastDreamcast
ShapeHorizontalHorizontal
SoftwareLinuxLinux
ChipRockChip RK3566Allwinner H700
Memory1 GB1 GB
Screen4.0 inch IPS 1:13.95 inch IPS 1:1
Resolution720 x 720720 x 720
Battery4,100 mAh3,800 mAh
Weight207 g246 g
Size145 x 86.5 x 18 mm157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 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 Cube XX
  2. Game Boy100100
  3. NES100100
  4. Genesis100100
  5. GBA100100
  6. SNES100100
  7. PS1100100
  8. DS10085
  9. N648580
  10. Dreamcast8080
  11. PSP7050
  12. Saturn5040
  13. GameCube2010
  14. 3DS100
  15. PS2100

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 Cube XX: specs, screen fit and owner notes →RG Cube XX on eBay

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