$90 and Amazing for Retro Emulation (RGB30 Review)
4,444The PowKiddy RGB30 is a surprising device. With a 4-inch, 1:1 (square) aspect ratio and 720x720 resolution, it scales a number of retro systems extremely well, making it a real contender for classic retro emulation. It's quickly becoming my favorite device for many systems: GB/GBC, NES, SNES, GBA, Pico-8, and vertical arcade games.
Buy one here:
PowKiddy website: https://bit.ly/pkRGB30
^^ use code "retrogamecorps" for 5% off your order
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlphYLd
Amazon: https://amzn.to/46IOjnC or https://amzn.to/3FFYw8c
RGB30 Starter Guide: https://youtu.be/yXtZTMxn94Q
Screen comparison tool: https://shauninman.com/utils/screens/?
X55 starter guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2023/07/05/powkiddy-x55-starter-guide/
Netplay tutorial: https://youtu.be/YrUac9TIrWo
Pico-8: https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php
Lazy Devs Academy: https://www.youtube.com/c/LazyDevs
Victor Iemini: https://youtube.com/@victoriemini
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
02:28 specs, colors, and pricing
04:02 unboxing and impressions
05:42 d-pad testing
06:51 analog stick testing
09:23 audio and ports
11:35 size comparison and pocketability
13:09 software experience
14:44 Game Boy and Game Boy Color
20:59 Sega Genesis (and other 4:3 systems)
22:23 Game Boy Advance
24:16 NES
26:12 SNES
28:31 Nintendo DS
29:35 Arcade games
30:57 PSX, N64, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP
33:32 Pico-8
38:25 HDMI and Bluetooth testing
39:06 summary (likes and dislikes)
41:33 conclusion
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