The screen could be good for vertical shoot em ups, I could dig it. I just don't understand why they would put JelOS on it since it was recently discontinued. Having a weird screen essentially means you're stuck with JelOS that doesn't get any eventual performance updates, unless it becomes a hit and receives community support like R35S/R36S. With this price point it's a difficult purchase though
While there's a lot of wasted space on the 4" display when emulating 16:9 or 3:2 systems, the actual image size is slightly larger than playing those systems on a 3.5" 4:3 screen. And if the black bars bother you, you can add overlays to fill them with some decoration. Other than that, it's very well suited for GB, GBC, Pico-8, Neo Geo Pocket (+ NGP Color), PC Engine and NES/SNES.
with the rising popularity of Pico-8 emulation and the fact Pico-8 has a square screen; I figured this device was specifically designed to play Pico-8 games.
Original firmware is very bad, I flashed Arkos and now I love this device, and it is working like a charm. My first impression was very bad because the firmware but now yeah completely change my mind, but thumbs down for powkiddy for this quality control, rocknix it is still beta version and instead of flash arkos they giving everyone systems which is not ready to work properly. Anyway you should flash arkos for powkiddy rgb30 and update then you will enjoy
Yeah it is improved indeed. For me I wanted to showcase what happens with the original handheld out of the box. They need to stop releasing so many of these things. For questions join us on Discord - discord.com/invite/dmax9cvjPU
Hi @wickedgamer I think Anbernic 353vs is a lesser focused beast, its good in quality screen brightness keys , having stock os jelos arkos same chip as 20sx and sometimes a lot cheaper than 20sx, is there any reason to buy this over 353vs
@@WickedGamerCollector Thanks wicked. I want a retro handheld for my 6 year old. I see I can take the RGB20s but I think she won't be impressed, it looks too much like a $15 cheap thing she doesn't like. My first choice is the X55 since it looks like a switchlight, but no kids mode either. Last summer I bought a beelink to make my own system. I looked so easy on youtube, but it hasn't been. I want something easy to setup and then modify for her. Should I reconsider a retroid 2s? I use an iphone don't really know android.
Poooooooooowkiddy❤❤❤. I love this brand because its budget friendly
It's almost double the price of the Anbernic RG35xx which also plays PS1 games very well using GarlicOS.
The screen and OS are what sells this one
The screen is the same as the RGB30 and its amazing. I have the SteamDeck OLED and i still use it all the time. Is that good
Awesome video as always Mr wicked
With the psp emulator you should be able to bring up a menu with the right stick button and exit from there.
Good point ... 😲
I would need a couple more inches so the buttons are better arranged
Quite a funky thing, tad pricey considering it's obvious compromises.
The screen could be good for vertical shoot em ups, I could dig it. I just don't understand why they would put JelOS on it since it was recently discontinued. Having a weird screen essentially means you're stuck with JelOS that doesn't get any eventual performance updates, unless it becomes a hit and receives community support like R35S/R36S. With this price point it's a difficult purchase though
New units seem to be shipping with rocknix already
i knew that you would be reviewing this, even when only some people have reviewed it. awesome review wicked!
Try to keep up with the flow of handhelds. 😅
Also order that Max Poooooow😺
This Gameboy clone works well I would buy it. Good review and cool video Wicked!👉🙂👈
"it's so weird" = "I do not understand that this console is meant for the near square 10:9 2024 upgraded gameboy classic/gameboy color experience"
Bingo. Don't forget Pico-8 which is rising in popularity. It has a square screen too.
Wow.... Powkiddy RGB20SX is nice to buy.Seems to me just like OEM R36s but different to screen display.JELos is good and simple.Awesome!
While there's a lot of wasted space on the 4" display when emulating 16:9 or 3:2 systems, the actual image size is slightly larger than playing those systems on a 3.5" 4:3 screen. And if the black bars bother you, you can add overlays to fill them with some decoration.
Other than that, it's very well suited for GB, GBC, Pico-8, Neo Geo Pocket (+ NGP Color), PC Engine and NES/SNES.
with the rising popularity of Pico-8 emulation and the fact Pico-8 has a square screen; I figured this device was specifically designed to play Pico-8 games.
The tall 4:3 reminds me of the early pre HD/Early FHD flat tube screen TVs from Sanyo!
This device is ideal for Vertically-Scrolling Shoot 'Em Ups.
Yeah Shump heaven !
Wich it was a console looks like played well
Another package from Chy-Na! Let's go!
it's not too bad - i would definitely use the sticker 😂
Original firmware is very bad, I flashed Arkos and now I love this device, and it is working like a charm. My first impression was very bad because the firmware but now yeah completely change my mind, but thumbs down for powkiddy for this quality control, rocknix it is still beta version and instead of flash arkos they giving everyone systems which is not ready to work properly. Anyway you should flash arkos for powkiddy rgb30 and update then you will enjoy
Yeah it is improved indeed.
For me I wanted to showcase what happens with the original handheld out of the box.
They need to stop releasing so many of these things.
For questions join us on Discord - discord.com/invite/dmax9cvjPU
Poooowkiddy ! First !
Hi @wickedgamer I think Anbernic 353vs is a lesser focused beast, its good in quality screen brightness keys , having stock os jelos arkos same chip as 20sx and sometimes a lot cheaper than 20sx, is there any reason to buy this over 353vs
bro which one should i chose rgb30 or rgb20sx ? is you answer this thank you so much bro !
Nice for pico8 but with too many buttons
Does it have a kids mode? The rgb20s has kids mode but no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Also the 4” screen would be nice
So far did not see the kids mode .. good question 😅
@@WickedGamerCollector Thanks wicked. I want a retro handheld for my 6 year old. I see I can take the RGB20s but I think she won't be impressed, it looks too much like a $15 cheap thing she doesn't like. My first choice is the X55 since it looks like a switchlight, but no kids mode either. Last summer I bought a beelink to make my own system. I looked so easy on youtube, but it hasn't been. I want something easy to setup and then modify for her. Should I reconsider a retroid 2s? I use an iphone don't really know android.
@@WickedGamerCollectorI've noticed that every time you get a clone system, you test out a few games but you never really show what games are on them.
Godfather of Packages from China
I want one because It's so strange looking
It's smiling
Reason for such screen is, Their target is GB, GBc, GBA and similar games.
Bravo Man..nois.
It's look awesome
Does this have PS1 Resident Evil 1,2 or 3? I have the RG35 but dissapointed of the PS1 games on it.
You can just add any game you want... download what you want and put it there. Don't judge a device by the games it comes with
just buy the R36S. it cost 32€ (with with shipping) theres nothing better then this for +/- 30$
My next one!! Because $$$cheap 😏😩Powkiddy has a pretty good game cards also unlike “ Anbernic “ screen .. weird hug… “ Powkiddy 😄😄😄
Emulation is the way to go.
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How dare you play everything (including GBA) in full screen? :D
No vibration? worthless for me.