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PowKiddy RGB20SX

Powkiddy · Handheld 2024 Active 4

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€51.67

$60 USD

PowKiddy RGB20SX is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 1GB LPDDR4 RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 4" IPS LCD display (720 x 720, 1:1). 5000 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth. Runs Linux.

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PowKiddy RGB20SX is a vertical retro gaming handheld launched in 2024. Powered by RK3566 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 1GB LPDDR4 RAM and Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Features a 4" IPS LCD display (720 x 720, 1:1). 5000 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth. Runs Linux.

The PowKiddy RGB20SX is a vertical retro handheld released in 2024, sitting in the $50–75 bracket with a reference price of around 60 USD. Inside is the Rockchip RK3566 SoC, with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz, a Mali-G52 2EE GPU at 850 MHz and 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM.

This hardware runs 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, arcade games via MAME and Final Burn Neo, Game Boy Advance and the original PlayStation smoothly. Nintendo 64, PSP and Dreamcast are mostly playable, though not every title reaches full speed, so the device shines brightest on classic generations. The library also stretches to computers such as Amiga, MS-DOS and ZX Spectrum, plus ScummVM, Pico-8 and OpenBOR.

The 4-inch IPS screen has a 720 x 720 resolution, a 1:1 aspect ratio, roughly 255 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The panel sits under OCA-laminated tempered glass for a crisp image with good contrast. The square format suits classic handheld games, while 4:3 titles are shown with side borders.

On the controls side, the RGB20SX offers a cross D-pad at the top, four face buttons, dual symmetric thumbsticks with L3/R3 and horizontally arranged L1, R1, L2 and R2 shoulder buttons. Dedicated Menu, Reset, Power and volume buttons round out the layout. The plastic body measures 87 x 143 x 22 mm and weighs 240 g, while audio comes from a front-facing mono speaker or the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The battery is rated at 5000 mAh, and two USB-C ports sit on the bottom edge. Connectivity includes WiFi 5 and Bluetooth, a top-facing Mini HDMI output lets you play on a TV, and dual microSD slots give flexibility for system and game storage.

The console runs Linux and modding is permitted, opening the door to alternative firmware and extensive customisation.

Ideal for: retro fans who want an affordable vertical handheld with a quality square screen, dual analog sticks and TV output.
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Manufacturer
Rockchip
SoC
Rockchip RK3566
Model
RK3566
Architecture
Cortex-A55
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.8 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Mali-G52 2EE
GPU Cores
2
GPU Frequency
850 MHz
Capacity
1 GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
4.0
Technology
IPS
Resolution
720 x 720
Quality
HD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
254.56
Aspect Ratio
1:1
Lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Capacity
5000 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Placement
Symmetric
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2, Shelf
Shoulder Orientation
Horizontal
Extra Buttons
Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +-
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Wi-Fi
WiFi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Charge Port
USB-C x2
Charge Port Placement
Bottom facing
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Video Output Placement
Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Audio Output Placement
Bottom facing
Card Support
Dual microSD
Operating System
Linux
Dimensions
87 mm x 143 mm x 22 mm
Weight
240 g
Body Material
Plastic
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Modding officially supported

The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • dual analog sticks with L3/R3
  • laminated 720 x 720 IPS screen
  • WiFi 5 and Bluetooth
  • Mini HDMI video output
  • dual microSD slots
  • affordable price

Cons

  • only 1 GB RAM
  • N64
  • PSP and Dreamcast not all full speed
  • single mono speaker
  • 1:1 screen letterboxes 4:3 games
  • plastic body

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