Powkiddy V10 is a KILLER GBA Emulator… But WHY? | First Look

[@SomeOne-wr1wr]

Waiting for more videos about the V10 everyday, found yours today! Definitely waiting for the full review. Mine is still being delivered :(

[@CellPhish]

I’m working on my full review. There will likely be a video drop between. I’ve got a lot I’m working on now

[@PongbyAtari]

My only wish is I wish wifi would have been internal but I still appreciate the heads up I will make this my go to GBA device.

[@CellPhish]

I also wish WiFi was internal. In 2024 that should be a gimmie. Not sure why companies don’t include this the chips are cheep

[@KingKalos5th]

Another interesting lil machine. Probably all they hoped for is to take a niche in gba dedicated devices and keep the cost down as much as possible. No need for more power or bigger battery. Another reason might be heat too. Powkiddy are aware certain markets are occupied with Anbernic so making different devices might actually be the better choice.

[@CellPhish]

I think it’s a solid choice. I just don’t want to see Powkiddy backslide as their handhelds over the last year have really started becoming something special

[@KingKalos5th]

​@@CellPhishThis is very true, the rgb30 and the 20sx are so cool I honestly prefer them over the cube. They just feel more retro. I mean, they have something unique about them, I really hope they are going to continue with innovations like those to keep the hobby fresh and alive.

[@vaguerant]

Seems perfect if you only want to play Game Boy/Color/Advance games with that screen, but then it's odd to include the three triggers when basically nothing that needs them will scale terribly well to 320p.

[@CellPhish]

My thoughts exactly, they are nice for setting hot keys however

[@KrazyShark]

The more I watch vids, the more I kinda want it. How hard are the triggers to press ? Cause I love the RG35XXSP but man everything on it feels so heavy to press, kinda ruins it for me. Thanks for the vid :))

[@CellPhish]

Triggers are fairly low travel and easier to press than my SP. I like the V10 so far. I’m trying to work through those couple little odd software choices. I figured for the price it’s a nice little handheld

[@KrazyShark]

@@CellPhish Yeah for 35 bucks its pretty tempting as a gba focused little device. Not a huge fan of the CFWs for it but I might give it a go. Thanks !

[@calebbradley7151]

get the miyoo mini plus great dpad and buttons with built in wifi even has a headphone jack

[@jonathonearl482]

The V10 looks like PowKiddy's answer to the Miyoo Mini Plus or the ANBERNIC RG35XX.

[@CellPhish]

I keep thinking the Anbernic 280v

[@jonathonearl482]

@@CellPhish That one as well!

[@jonathonearl482]

I just may pick up a V10 even though I don't really need it. It has a few features I admire about it.

[@CellPhish]

It’s pretty neat and affordable

[@jonathonearl482]

@@CellPhish It appears to be! Some handhelds from PowKiddy are pretty awesome.

[@leelee7334]

It makes me think of a LDK handheld

[@CellPhish]

Hadn't thought of that,. I was thinking 280v

[@2LoudTech]

Great video my friend. I too find this device interesting. I like the size and find it to be amazing for the pocket. Then again I don’t wear skinny jeans 😂

[@CellPhish]

I feel you on the jeans. I pretty much live in sweatpants or basketball shorts. That said it’ll fit in a lot of pockets and for the price I think maybe it should. If you can get past all the tiny mistakes that are annoying as F

[@jonathonearl482]

Does the V10 have a video player with it's stock firmware?

[@CellPhish]

It’s ArkOS I just can’t remember we what video player is in ArkOS but I’m pretty sure there is one

[@jonathonearl482]

@@CellPhish Thanks! Just picked up my V10 an hour ago from the Post Office.

[@jonathonearl482]

@@CellPhish Cool, the video player works like a charm on my V10!

[@JaviPlayRetro]

R3 & L3 oh my f*cking god

[@CellPhish]

Right I wasn’t expecting that

[@guardianbeardizer6361]

I need...like now. How well does it play Sega CD, I know Saturn is out of question but I'm hoping at least Sega CD

[@CellPhish]

I just put it in my list of things to check when I setup a new sd for more testing this week. I’ll keep you posted. Can’t really beat the price

[@joles-gaming]

Can you link the wifi dongle pls :)

[@CellPhish]

I can in a bit, someone else asked and I posted to their comment earlier. If you can't find my response I'll track it back down and reply

[@joles-gaming]

@@CellPhish Got it!

[@feahnorl]

Nice doing a review of a new console without showing a closeup of the screen, the only thing worth it in this console. /s

[@CellPhish]

Lol I'm surprised you are the only person to notice that. I didn't even notice it until after I published the video. I'm in the middle of changing my car,ETA setup so should be able to see it plenty screen on my followup

[@feahnorl]

@@CellPhish no problem, I posted this as a tongue-in-cheek comment. Waiting for your new video. Keep up the good work.

[@fabiobezerra9569]

Is almost impossible to see the handheld screen while you're playing, sorry but I want more than just rear you talking 🤷🏻

[@CellPhish]

This is why Ive been experimenting with a second camera at eye level. Appreciate your feedback

[@artofraw8151]

What's the best type of brick to get with this?

[@CellPhish]

I always go with 5V 2A no matter what they say because that’s the safe charge for everything

[@RetroGamingMonkey]

Do you have a link to the Wifi Adapter?

[@CellPhish]

Here you go: Limited-time deal: TP-Link Nano AC600 USB Wifi Adapter(Archer T2U Nano)- 2.4G/5G Dual a.co/d/h9fTUxc

[@STR82DVD]

Agreed kid. Why does this thing exist?

[@CellPhish]

It’s kinda an updated Anbernic 280v so they got ahead of Anbernic’s aggressive release schedule to be first to market on this years refresh. It’s great for GBA and has the best back buttons Powkiddy has made so far

[@STR82DVD]

@@CellPhish I do agree. Great buttons but in a literal sea of fantastic handhelds, where would you put this one because I just don't see it getting the same props that the RG 35XXSP is getting from the wider community. Is it nice? Sure. Is it memorable, perhaps not so much. Doesn't a handheld kind of have to fill a need or or have a use case?