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PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 Pro

Powkiddy · Released Jul 2023 ·

The PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 Pro is a 5.0" IPS handheld from PowKiddy powered by the Amlogic A311D. It launched at around $115.

6.6
out of 10
$115
Launch price $115
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Pros

  • +Good community support, multiple CFWs available
  • +Access to mobile games and apps
  • +Can be connected to external displays
  • +Access to PC ports via PortMaster
  • +Big 4000 mAh battery

Cons

  • Low resolution screen
  • No touchscreen makes Android navigation difficult
  • Black bars when playing older retro systems
  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • No Bluetooth

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Full speed
GameCubeLimited
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnPlayable
DreamcastFull speed
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPFull speed

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
Amlogic A311D
CPU
Cortex-A73, 6 cores, 1.8 GHz - 2.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-G52 MP4, 800 MHz
RAM
2 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
16GB eMMC
Weight
0 g
Dimensions
183 x 84.5 x 18 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
5″
Resolution
854 x 480
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
4000 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
2
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Android

Also plays natively: Android, Linux

Our verdict

Value8.0
Build6.9
Screen8.3
Performance4.9

The PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 Pro is a 5.0" IPS handheld from PowKiddy powered by the Amlogic A311D. It launched at around $115. It carries 2 GB of RAM and runs Android. Highlights include: Good community support, multiple CFWs available; Access to mobile games and apps; Can be connected to external displays; Access to PC ports via PortMaster. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; No touchscreen makes Android navigation difficult; Black bars when playing older retro systems.