As someone who already owned and liked the RGB30 but grew up on the OG Gameboy/GBC and longed for a vertical version, I couldn't jump at this fast enough. I'm so glad you called out the comfort, because that's what I've found as well. It's a keeper for me, for sure.
I have the RGB30 and i love it but i also purchased the weird R43Pro (hope someone makes a CFW for it) and loved the size and form factor of it so much that i am seriously considering this as well! Excellent review and video sir!
The RGB20SX looks good. Since I already have the RGB30 I will probably skip this one. The blue color is a nice addition to the different color types offered by Powkiddy.
I followed your guide and I got this RGX20SX with ARKOS loaded like here, but i cant get NEOGEO games to work, even though i have the neogeo.zip in the bios and the neogeo folder, keeps saying FBNeo error, romset unknown, idea help?
I've been using my own cable and charger just fine (USB A to C), but I don't believe anything has changed compared to the RGB30 in that way. I did the same with that.
I enjoyed this review and I'm interested in this RGB20SX. Since May 1st I've went from thinking Powkiddy is a joke to having two of their handhelds on my wishlist, this one here and the X28 that your "Handheld Finder" tool recommended me. When I first saw the 20SX I was like, "This looks like a TV remote or a cellphone!" and after I saw it in action my opinion changed to, "All other vertical handhelds are too short!" The degenerate in me sometimes plays games on my phone in portrait mode with the emulator set to 1:1 and the touch buttons in the black space below the image. This is basically that but with actual buttons + triggers. So, yeah, I like it a lot. IRT the sticks; instead of completely removing the sticks and capping the hole I think that there's a better way. I'd saw off the thumb cap so the shaft of the stick is flush with the case or just a hair recessed. Then I'd pick up a couple of rubber vacuum caps from Princess Auto or Canadian Tire. They're dirt cheap, come in multiple colors, and come in multiple sizes so you should definitely be able to find one that'll snuggly fit the bare shafts. That didn't sound dirty at all. Anyways, I assume it'll give you an effect similar to the little red rubber nub that Thinkpads come with or a minitarized arcade joystick. This way you'll have analog functionality when you need it and it'll be unobtrusive the 99% of the time when you don't need it.
A lot of the games have big issues with not being able to in-game save, like Pokemon or other issues where you can't progress past certain parts. All caused by bad roms. Reddit is full of daily posts with examples of this, it's an epidemic.
I installed latest ArkOS, but have some problems: 1. Cannot shut down, when choosing shutdown in menu, it reboots. 2. How can I use FN key? RGB30 does not have this key. Since we install ArkOS for RGB30, there is no default key mapping for FN key.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thanks! I read your guide and it’s so helpful! I want use fn as globe function key such as I can adjust brightness by fn+volume even in ES launcher, not just RA emulators. Also there are some standalone emulators, changing hot keys in RA won’t work for them.
Joey is right. N64 and above is a no go on the B20SX, too glitchy. The B20SX is only good for PSX and below. Video Player is not nearly as great on the B20SX compared to the 28XX. In this case, I switched out the 1TB micro sd card I had in the roms slot for a 128GB micro sd. Also, I wish PowKiddy left the analog sticks out of the B20SX and gave us two front facing stereo speakers as well. Leaving it the same height like the look of the Analogue Pocket with no analog sticks. I currently have the Transparent Blue B20SX, though I want to also purchase the Solid White B20SX from GoGameGeek.
This one doesn’t appeal to me at all. I’ve had a 353v and sold it because it was inferior to the MM+ experience overall for the price. This one doesn’t seem much different for me. I wish you would have included comparison shots with other vertical handhelds and explained why this one is more comfortable than the others. Nonetheless, I don’t think I want to pay for an rk3566 chip just to play Gameboy optimally. Thanks for the review!
As someone who already owned and liked the RGB30 but grew up on the OG Gameboy/GBC and longed for a vertical version, I couldn't jump at this fast enough. I'm so glad you called out the comfort, because that's what I've found as well. It's a keeper for me, for sure.
PowKiddy RGB20SX, the Analogue Pocket Killer!
I have the RGB30 and i love it but i also purchased the weird R43Pro (hope someone makes a CFW for it) and loved the size and form factor of it so much that i am seriously considering this as well! Excellent review and video sir!
The RGB20SX looks good. Since I already have the RGB30 I will probably skip this one. The blue color is a nice addition to the different color types offered by Powkiddy.
I have the RGB30 but I couldn't resist one of these!
The Blue wins!
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds I ordered the clear Blue! Nice.
Personally, I love the ratio for certain games. Amazing screen
I was going to pull the trigger on the rg35xx plus before this video
Thanks Joey. A surprise recommendation! How's the TV out, please?
No issues that I found! Just seems to work. Menu takes up the full 16:9 on my TV and games do their aspect ratio, at least the ones I tried.
I followed your guide and I got this RGX20SX with ARKOS loaded like here, but i cant get NEOGEO games to work, even though i have the neogeo.zip in the bios and the neogeo folder, keeps saying FBNeo error, romset unknown, idea help?
You have me sold Joey, great job 👏🏾
Does this have the same charging issues that rgb30 has?
Mine was really finicky / I could only get it to charge using the included cable.
I've been using my own cable and charger just fine (USB A to C), but I don't believe anything has changed compared to the RGB30 in that way. I did the same with that.
Joey recommending a PowKiddy? Is it April 1?
Does this fix the battery/charging issues of the RGB30?
Yes, it has a much improved battery compared to the B30. I would not purchase another B30, it has the swelling battery from a bad supplier.
Hello, is arkos better for power conservation on the RGB20SX? Thanks.
Can I play less demanding PS2 Games? Like older resident evil games?
I enjoyed this review and I'm interested in this RGB20SX. Since May 1st I've went from thinking Powkiddy is a joke to having two of their handhelds on my wishlist, this one here and the X28 that your "Handheld Finder" tool recommended me.
When I first saw the 20SX I was like, "This looks like a TV remote or a cellphone!" and after I saw it in action my opinion changed to, "All other vertical handhelds are too short!" The degenerate in me sometimes plays games on my phone in portrait mode with the emulator set to 1:1 and the touch buttons in the black space below the image. This is basically that but with actual buttons + triggers. So, yeah, I like it a lot.
IRT the sticks; instead of completely removing the sticks and capping the hole I think that there's a better way. I'd saw off the thumb cap so the shaft of the stick is flush with the case or just a hair recessed. Then I'd pick up a couple of rubber vacuum caps from Princess Auto or Canadian Tire. They're dirt cheap, come in multiple colors, and come in multiple sizes so you should definitely be able to find one that'll snuggly fit the bare shafts. That didn't sound dirty at all. Anyways, I assume it'll give you an effect similar to the little red rubber nub that Thinkpads come with or a minitarized arcade joystick. This way you'll have analog functionality when you need it and it'll be unobtrusive the 99% of the time when you don't need it.
Great review as always. It looks like a great device. Do you think it's better than the RGB30?
I think it depends. For me, yes, I wasn't a fan of the ergonomics of the RGB30. For most, unsure.
Okay awesome, thank you for your reply.
Back from your Trimui Smart Pro setup guide, how are the Stock roms bad? Do they affect how smooth the games run?
A lot of the games have big issues with not being able to in-game save, like Pokemon or other issues where you can't progress past certain parts. All caused by bad roms. Reddit is full of daily posts with examples of this, it's an epidemic.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds But does it affect how smooth a game runs, like Fps rate?
@@dylanhile358 No, just affects if it actually runs or not lol
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Ok
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Is there a way to increase the Fps rate for Ds games on the Trimui Smart Pro
not my cup of tea but Im looking forward to future 1:1 devices, great video! ;))
Can the dpad be fixed???
I installed latest ArkOS, but have some problems:
1. Cannot shut down, when choosing shutdown in menu, it reboots.
2. How can I use FN key? RGB30 does not have this key. Since we install ArkOS for RGB30, there is no default key mapping for FN key.
My setup guide explains number 2, number 1 I have no idea why you have that error.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thanks! I read your guide and it’s so helpful! I want use fn as globe function key such as I can adjust brightness by fn+volume even in ES launcher, not just RA emulators. Also there are some standalone emulators, changing hot keys in RA won’t work for them.
@@zenassung3552 OH, unfortunately I don't think you can.
Title goes CRAZYYY
Hehehehe
PowKiddy's best handhelds right now:
RGB30
X55
RGB10Max2
X17
V90
It looks taller on rgb30
Joey is right. N64 and above is a no go on the B20SX, too glitchy. The B20SX is only good for PSX and below. Video Player is not nearly as great on the B20SX compared to the 28XX. In this case, I switched out the 1TB micro sd card I had in the roms slot for a 128GB micro sd. Also, I wish PowKiddy left the analog sticks out of the B20SX and gave us two front facing stereo speakers as well. Leaving it the same height like the look of the Analogue Pocket with no analog sticks.
I currently have the Transparent Blue B20SX, though I want to also purchase the Solid White B20SX from GoGameGeek.
I want to play Ocarina of Time, do you think this is sufficient for that?
@@Shanerockssox The B20SX isn't powerful enough to run most N64 games properly. I would recommend the Steam Deck for Ocarina Of Time.
the 20sx is the most drop shipped console ever every time I see a drop shipper on shorts its for this console
What does that mean?
This one doesn’t appeal to me at all. I’ve had a 353v and sold it because it was inferior to the MM+ experience overall for the price. This one doesn’t seem much different for me. I wish you would have included comparison shots with other vertical handhelds and explained why this one is more comfortable than the others. Nonetheless, I don’t think I want to pay for an rk3566 chip just to play Gameboy optimally. Thanks for the review!
Battery
Cheesecake
Jellybean
Ugh. We need more power!
Mmmm cheese....
custom this custom that, nah thx, next video
Joey you Dirty Dawg lol!!
Crappy dpad and unusable Switch's sticks, sure I'll get one.