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PowKiddy RGB10S

Powkiddy · Released Mar 2022 ·

The PowKiddy RGB10S is a 3.5" IPS handheld from PowKiddy powered by the RockChip RK3326. It launched at around $80.

6.2
out of 10
$80
Launch price $80
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Pros

  • +Ease of access to Android games and apps
  • +Ideal 3:2 aspect ratio for Game Boy Advance
  • +Good battery capacity at 3000 mAh

Cons

  • Low resolution screen
  • Android without a touchscreen can be frustrating at times
  • Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
  • No support for L3/R3 inputs (button clicks on analog sticks)
  • Unstable emulation on more demanding systems
  • No Bluetooth
  • Can't be connected to external monitors

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 64Limited
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSPlayable
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastLimited
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPLimited

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
RockChip RK3326
CPU
Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3
Storage
External MicroSD Internal
Weight
143 g
Dimensions
144 x 63.8 x 16 - 19 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
3.5″
Resolution
480 x 320
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
3000 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
1
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Android 11

Also plays natively: Android, Linux

No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.0
Performance3.4

The PowKiddy RGB10S is a 3.5" IPS handheld from PowKiddy powered by the RockChip RK3326. It launched at around $80. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Android 11. Highlights include: Ease of access to Android games and apps; Ideal 3:2 aspect ratio for Game Boy Advance; Good battery capacity at 3000 mAh. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; Android without a touchscreen can be frustrating at times; Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store.