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PowKiddy RGB30

Powkiddy · Handheld 2023 Active 4

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405.02 lei

$90 USD

PowKiddy RGB30 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023. 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). 4100 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth. Runs Linux with JELOS support.

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PowKiddy RGB30 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023. 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). 4100 mAh battery and WiFi 5, Bluetooth. Runs Linux with JELOS support.

The PowKiddy RGB30 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld launched in 2023, sitting in the $75–100 price bracket with a reference price of around $90. It stands out with an unusual square display and a generous selection of ports for its class.

Inside is the Rockchip RK3566 SoC, with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz, a two-core Mali-G52 2EE GPU at 850 MHz and 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It comfortably handles classic systems, from Atari and NES to SNES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation, as well as arcade via MAME and Final Burn Neo and computers such as Amiga, Commodore 64 and MS-DOS. N64, PSP and Dreamcast are mostly playable, though not every title runs at full speed.

The 4-inch IPS display has a 720 x 720 resolution, a 1:1 aspect ratio, roughly 255 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate. It sits under OCA-laminated tempered glass. The square format suits Game Boy and Pico-8 games nicely, while widescreen systems will be shown with black bars.

For controls, the RGB30 offers an upper-mounted cross D-pad, four face buttons, symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 and L1, R1, L2, R2 shoulder buttons. Dedicated power, reset and volume buttons are included. The plastic shell measures 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm and weighs 207 g, and the dual stereo speakers face the front.

The battery is rated at 4100 mAh, and the device provides two bottom-facing USB-C ports, a top-facing Mini HDMI video output and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Connectivity covers WiFi 5 and Bluetooth, while storage uses dual microSD slots.

The operating system is Linux with JELOS support, and modding is permitted, giving freedom over firmware choice and setup.

Ideal for: retro fans who want a sharp square screen, dual sticks and HDMI output at an accessible price, focused on classic systems up to PlayStation.
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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
4100 mAh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Placement
Symmetric
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2
Shoulder Orientation
Horizontal
Extra Buttons
Power, Reset, Volume +-
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
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
Custom OS Support
JELOS
Dimensions
145 mm x 86.5 mm x 18 mm
Weight
207 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

  • sharp 720x720 IPS screen with laminated glass
  • dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
  • WiFi 5 and Bluetooth
  • Mini HDMI video output
  • dual microSD slots
  • JELOS support

Cons

  • only 1 GB RAM
  • 1:1 screen letterboxes most systems
  • N64/PSP/Dreamcast not always full speed
  • plastic body

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