PowKiddy RGB30

Specification

General
Model Name	PowKiddy RGB30
Brand	PowKiddy
Release Date
Price	$90
Where to buy?	*Get the PowKiddy RGB30 from the PowKiddy Official Store on AliExpress
Software
OS	Linux
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)	ArkOS JELOS
System
CPU	Rockchip RK3566
Cores/Threads	4 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz
GPU	Mali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz
RAM	1GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4
Storage
Internal Storage Size	16GB (using microSD slot)
Internal Storage Type
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable Storage	Dual microSD (max 256GB)
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width	145 mm
Height	86.5 mm
Depth	18 mm
Weight	207g
Material	Plastic
Speakers	Stereo
Colors	Black/White/Blue/Yellow
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog Sticks	Dual with L3/R3
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity	4100 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)	6 hours
Display
Size (inches)	4
Resolution	720 x 720
Aspect Ratio	1:1
Display Type	IPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
Protection	OCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output	via HDMI
Ports	1 x HDMI 2 x USB Type C
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Sega Saturn	Average
PlayStation 1	Excellent
Nintendo 64	Excellent
Sega Dreamcast	Excellent
PlayStation 2	Poor
Game Boy Advance	Excellent
Nintendo GameCube	Poor
Nintendo DS	Excellent
PlayStation Portable	Excellent
Nintendo Wii	Poor
PlayStation 3	Poor
Nintendo Wii U	Poor
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark	957
Geekbench 6	Single-core: 168 Multi-core: 450
Geekbench 5	Single-core: 156 Multi-core: 491
Antutu	v9: 105826
Cinebench R23
3DMark

Pros

• Unique 4-inch square format display, perfect for early retro handheld console emulation, especially 8-bit games.
• Powered by the RK3566 – capable of emulating retro consoles up to 64-bits, including Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP, and Nintendo DS.
• Its unique 720×720 display goes very well with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket and Pico 8.
• Reasonably priced at $89.99.
• PowKiddy didn’t cheap out and provided the RGB30 with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mini HDMI out.
• Comes with stereo speakers!
• Controls are decent.

Cons

• Build quality is sub par. Some cheaper devices come with better build quality.
• Doesn’t work very well with 16:9 games.

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