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Powkiddy RGB10MAX3 Handheld Retro Game Emulator Console
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Specs:
- 5.0" 1280 x 720 HD 16:9 aspect ratio IPS screen (fully OCA laminated)
- Rockchip RK3566 ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core Processor
- 1GB LPDDR4 RAM
- 2x micro SD card slots (slot 1 includes a 16GB card w/ the Linux-based operating system pre-loaded onto it)
- 2x USB Type C ports (1 for charging - max 5W, 1 w/ OTG support for peripherals)
- Built-in WiFi 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 4.2
- 3.5MM headset jack
- 4000 mAh lithium-ion battery
- Video [youtu.be]
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Pro Model (vs this regular model)
- 2GB RAM (vs 1GB RAM with regular model)
- 854x480 resolution (Regular has 1280x720)
- No WiFi (Regular model DOES have WiFi)
- Amlogic A311D CPU (Regular has ARM quad-core 1.8GHz)
- 3 hours to charge (Regular charges in 2 hours)
Original comment: Retro Game Corps in depth review when it was $115 starting price https://youtu.be/X9wbPY5qf6o?si=
Tldw;
Pros:
+ feels retro
+ decent controls
+ good screen
+ Linux friendly
+ performance
+ community involvement (different firmware choices)
Cons:
- unfinished product (as of 5 months ago, I'm sure the firmware has been updated now)
- no WiFi or BT
- slow charging time (3 hours from 0-100%)
- faulty hardware (his speakers were blown out)
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Pro Model (vs this regular model)
- 2GB RAM (vs 1GB RAM with regular model)
- 854x480 resolution (Regular has 1280x720)
- No WiFi (Regular model DOES have WiFi)
- Amlogic A311D CPU (Regular has ARM quad-core 1.8GHz)
- 3 hours to charge (Regular charges in 2 hours)
Original comment: Retro Game Corps in depth review when it was $115 starting price https://youtu.be/X9wbPY5qf6o?si=
Tldw;
Pros:
+ feels retro
+ decent controls
+ good screen
+ Linux friendly
+ performance
+ community involvement (different firmware choices)
Cons:
- unfinished product (as of 5 months ago, I'm sure the firmware has been updated now)
- no WiFi or BT
- slow charging time (3 hours from 0-100%)
- faulty hardware (his speakers were blown out)
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Original reply:
Thanks ChronoTriggered Love the Retro Game Corps channel
It looks like that link is for Russ' review of the unit with "Pro" also in its name that released in 2023 featuring the AMLOGIC 311D chipset (link [powkiddy.com]).
However, he has indicated via a Community post that he does have plans to put out a review for this one once he gets it in: https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx...IitrF6r3
Hoping that this unit (the RGB10MAX3) isn't as mixed quality as the RGB10MAX3 Pro launch state was. Thanks for seeking to help out the community by providing more info. Repped
Don't get me wrong - it's not a deal breaker as I still very much enjoy playing with the X55 given its 5.5" screen. More a personal preference/nitpick. It's just that I notice I tend to handle my X55 with more caution than any other handheld I own because that light plastic makes me nervous about any accidental drops. I have an RGB30 ordered that actually should be arriving today according to tracking, so I'll be seeing what that console's about later on when I can get some free time.
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Don't get me wrong - it's not a deal breaker as I still very much enjoy playing with X55 given its 5.5" screen. More a personal preference/nitpick. It's just that I notice I tend to handle my X55 with more caution than any other handheld I own because that light plastic makes me nervous about any accidental drops. I have an RGB30 ordered that actually should be arriving today according to tracking, so I'll be seeing what that console's about later on when I can get some free time.
You'll like it! the screen is awesome. The software is just buggy and annoying and I think the hardware is mediocre. I got it for $60 during their November sale so I can't complain for the price.
It looks like that link is for Russ' review of the unit with "Pro" also in its name that released in 2023 featuring the AMLOGIC 311D chipset (link [powkiddy.com]).
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The RGB30 also has the same chipset, but it has a 4" 720x720 IPS screen.
There are no reviews yet, as this is a pre-order and it doesn't seem any review units have been sent out. Powkiddy's naming scheme also makes it confusing as the RGB10Max 3 Pro was released last year and the RGB10Max3 seems like a "Pro" version when you compare them as the Pro doesn't have built in WiFi or bluetooth and a 5" 854x480 screen, but has 2GB or RAM and an Amlogic A311D.