Powkiddy V10 Most Affordable Pixel Perfect Gameboy Advance in 2024!

Testing Rocknix with a wifi adapter on the Powkiddy v10. You can trade Pokemon and other netplay things via a wifi adapter. It's a great way to play gba at proper scaling. No more bluring gba to make it work on a 4:3 screen as this is a proper 3:2 ratio ips screen. Now powkiddy just needs to make this thing fold.
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[@meredithzinni2900]

What Wi-Fi dongle is it that you are using? Can you please share a link?

[@Johntriger]

www.amazon.com/dp/B008IFXQFU This is what I used. I have had it a while. Still around 10 bucks. You will need a USB C to USB A adapter comes with cellphones sometimes. Works out the box with Rocknix OS I recommend using that for the V10 over ARKOS that it ships with.

[@ahmadramzy2716]

I love that KZbin more and more starts throwing small starting channels on the home screen feed to help with discoverability, Keep at it man 🙏

[@Johntriger]

Thats pretty cool that this video got featured on your home feed! Hope you check out some of my other videos. I like to mod old consoles like gameboy advance and DS with USB C and other things. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a message :)

[@timhughes6966]

@@Johntrigernice video man . Do you know if its possible to get the mario games on the v10 (mario kart, mario land etc)

[@Johntriger]

Yeah you 100% can add roms yourself.

[@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh]

Awesome video man, it is clear that you know your handhelds. If i could offer 1 critique, the reflection of the light on the screen at around 2:40 is a bit hindering if you could find a way to avoid that the video would be perfect😁

[@Johntriger]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll try to avoid that! I need to find a bit better lighting solution for my desk, as I can only make videos at night really.

[@TheTechUpdate-ui1fh]

@@Johntriger it's a pleasure. I can imagine that it can be a challenge. Want to start doing hands on reviews myself at some point so I'm gonna have to figure this all out aswell. All the best with the future recordings👍

[@Johntriger]

Give it a shot! Hardest part for me is finding time to record things to upload, Ill keep at it! Thanks!

[@marceloancapdeclt2462]

I bought the RG 35xx plus, I'm looking forward to my first retro game

[@Johntriger]

Let me know when it comes in. I recommend either stick with the stock os since it is pretty good now or install MINUI on the SD if you don't care about fancy features and just want to play games.

[@HobGothlin]

Nice vid, looks a fab little console, do you have a link for the wifi adapter or can I just use a standard usb one, thanks?

[@Johntriger]

I just pinned the first person who asked. There is a reply with a link to the one that I use. You will need a little type c to usb adapter to plug it into the otg port.

[@HobGothlin]

@@Johntriger thank you !

[@withfoamable]

Great video! How'd you get Rocknix to see the microSD card for storage? All my Hardware > Storage settings are missing and adding a roms folder doesn't work so far.

[@Johntriger]

I copied them from my Phone to a USB C flash drive then moved them from /media/USBDrive/roms to /storage/roms via the File Manager in Tools on the V10, then refresh the gamelists in settings. That is probably the easiest way unless you have linux or a mac to access the second partition on the SDCard. Windows only lets you see the first boot partition I hope the Rocknix team can somehow change this in the future. If you have a USB WiFi adapter laying around plug it into the OTG Port and go to settings and connect to your WiFi. From There you can enable Samba to easily connect via your computers file browser you just have to type in \\192.168.1.whateverlastthreenumbers to access it via WiFi. Just moving files with a flash drive might be easier though. The USB WiFi adapter lets you scrape the artwork as well so that is nice.

[@withfoamable]

@@Johntriger Ah, that all makes sense! Thanks!! A USB WiFi adapter is on my list now.

[@MrScottyTay]

the fact someone doesn't sell a USB-C wifi dongle is insane.

[@Johntriger]

Yeah I couldn't find anything cheap but kind of makes sense. I have not run across anything that has type c but not wifi haha. Pretty sure it's some limitations to the rk3326 chipset or just price point limit. It has what looks like a USB header on the inside so maybe I could install an internal USB port.

[@MrScottyTay]

@@Johntriger that's interesting, you think there's enough space for a deshelled dongle?

[@Johntriger]

Looking closer, I think its a programming port for one of the chipsets most likely

[@Mars_Army]

great video. Does this have games pre-installed on the device? Because i recently bought the Anbernic RG35XXSP and it had a ton of games on the device already, which i love.

[@Johntriger]

Yeah the stock card that it ships with has arkos installed with the typical 6000 games or so. Gba and most of the stuff you would want to play are preloaded except Mario and pokemon games due to copyright I guess.

[@saiko_1]

@@JohntrigerHow do I install Mario and Pokémon games? Do I just plug the SD card on my computer and transfer the roms and that’s it?

[@Johntriger]

@@saiko_1 with arkos you can do it that way. arkos is what is ships with. Rocknix requires a wifi dongle to transfer files via smb or you have to use a flash drive and the file browser in tools to transfer roms.

[@SomeOne-wr1wr]

Thanks for this, you're the only reviewer I've seen that tested/played Pokemon on the V10 and you have the same device colour variation as me :) You're using JelOS?

[@Johntriger]

Rocknix it is a maintained jelos fork. It's my current favorite over arkos as the arkos dev has some issue with powkiddy for some reason so i rather just use rocknix. Ive had issues with arkos nuking itself after so long of use anyway. Get yourself a little tplink wifi dongle and you can enable trading between devices as well. The v10 is a great little device. Based off the rgb20 and rgb10 series of devices.

[@SomeOne-wr1wr]

@@Johntriger Thanks for the informative reply :) I'll be sure to install Rocknix when my device arrives!

[@Johntriger]

Mine came with Arkos Installed but it has not had updates since march of 23 or something. This device can run any RK3326 Firmware out there. Just deleted the card and put on The latest ROCKNIX-RK3326.aarch64-20240702.img.gz from their page. github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution/releases Hope you just bought the 64gb model not a fan of the roms included in any of these consoles.

[@Adalwolf17]

Ok that actually doesnt look too bad, bigger than i thought it was.

[@Johntriger]

Yeah it's wider than most think since it's 3:2 but it's also a little over a half an inch larger screen than a stock gba at 2x the resolution so it makes for a great way to play gba gb gbc ngpc and the like. That's what I play on it mainly along with Stardew Valley for some causal gaming. Is there a device you would like to see it compared too for size and screen comparison? I have most of them just not sure what people would like to see compared.

[@Adalwolf17]

@@Johntriger Hmmm Maybe the arc and Trimui smart pro? I currently have a 353vs and arc d, was thinking either this or the trimui just for gba.

[@Johntriger]

I have a 353v that runs Android, trimui model S. Retroid pocket flip that has a wider screen like the trimui smart pro, retroid pocket 2s that plays gamecube for less than $100, PSVita oled and 2000 that are fun for psp and vita game that i just done play enough. Didn't pick up an arc since I don't play genesis that much but it's an interesting and comfortable looking design. The smart pro is interesting if I could pick it up cheap enough. Seems like a vita for emulation only. Made a dsi macro recently and shaved the hinges that is a really cheap way to play gba if you can fine one with a busted top screen, but requires soldering skills to make.

[@bajisaiho]

Does v10+ wifi work good with syncthing? Is there any guide for setting up wifi and syncthing? Thanks

[@Johntriger]

If you install rocknix onto a spare SD card, syncthing works great for managing saves and you can use samba to access the roms partition via your file browser by just typing in \\192.168.1.lastthree There are some on KZbin you can find. Just look up syncthing and samba setup for rocknix or jelos(older not updated) same setup for them both. I have been wanting to make a video about it with the v10 or the rgb20sx. It's on my list of video ideas. Not sure how to get syncthing to work on arkos. It's probably possible just not an obvious button like it is on rocknix.

[@bajisaiho]

@@Johntriger Sound easy. I am looking forward to your video. Thanks bro

[@AyshKing]

Does it speed up though? I will not play pokemon anymore unless I can fast forward it, RG Cube would be a MUCH better investment for me

[@Johntriger]

Oh yeah you can speed up Pokémon or any other games. It runs Retroarch so you can set how fast you want. You can also rewind and slow down. Most consoles that run retroarch cores can do this now. How fast do you typically speed up games? I usually do 2x or 3x where I dont accidently delete moves during level up haha. Only have done that a few times....

[@AyshKing]

@Johntriger Sounds good, the RG Cube speeds them up too right? I just locked in on my Cube for $192... I play FFX on PC and you can cheese the sphere grid and max out in Besaid if you want

[@Johntriger]

Ps2 ffx? Not sure how much it can speed up ps2 if it can.The cube can speed up other retro games like gba and snes without issue. I know most ps2 games I have tried do work at 1x or 2x resolution on my RGCube. I ordered from anbernic ebay but their website is also a good choice. Where did you pick up your cube?

[@AyshKing]

@Johntriger The website, I had an H but it wouldnt boot up so I had to return it... I know it can't speed up PS2 that's not my concern, although I'm sure it's possible somehow

[@marioyanez7539]

What does “perfect 2x scaling” mean? If anyone can explain

[@Johntriger]

It just means that it is 2 times the resolution(480x320) of a stock gameboy advance(240x160). It's slightly larger at 3.5 inches vs stock 2.8 inches. It maintains the same exact 3:2 ratio, so it's a perfect 2x resolution scaled from 2.8 inches to 3.5 inches. Hope that kind of clears it up. Basically, this 3:2 ratio v10 powkiddy device is perfect for gameboy advance. As of right now, it's the least expensive way to get into gameboy advance and have a somewhat authentic gaming experience. I like that the dpad is bigger than my advance, but the buttons are the same size. Always thought the dpad was a bit small on a stock gameboy advance.

[@bcswizzle13]

do you have a guide for installing rocknix?

[@Johntriger]

I don't but that is a good video idea. You have to transfer games via OTG using a USBDrive or wifi with a dongle.

[@Dinrad360]

Is the OS you are using stock?

[@Johntriger]

Using Rocknix in this video it is updated and maintained still unlike the os that is shipped. The instructions are for rocknix or jelos not arkos, key combo is different on arkos. I'll upload a video booting stock and rocknix with a quick comparison since I was confused by the controls and others might be as well.

[@Dinrad360]

@@Johntriger Thanks man!

[@SilentStotm]

What's the theme used ?

[@Johntriger]

Stock theme for Rocknix. Called Artbook Next. You can get a similar theme experience on arkos but not quite the same.

[@SilentStotm]

@@Johntriger thankss

[@Brandnugget]

Not to be that person but get a MM+ has wifi and its just as small and bigger screen way better in my opinion

[@Johntriger]

None of the 4:3 devices are good for gba. Wrong size and resolution. Rgb20sx is better if you want to play snes and nes and is 3x for gba instead of 2x like this V10. If you don't care about gba then you can get any of the random 3.5inch devices out there for a similar price. But if you want a Gameboy and dont want to spend hundreds on one then this is a better Gameboy than the miyoo mini or any other 4:3 console like the rg35xx series.

[@sandplasma]

What about the RG351P? Ive been looking for a perfect GBA only device. ​@Johntriger

[@Johntriger]

I am alone probably but I wish the Anbernic SP was also 3:2 like this V10. It is a shame that was released with a 480p 4:3 screen makes it not a very good gba. But hey if you are enjoying it then enjoy. No need to listen to others if you are happy with your pocket console. I have a miyoo mini original somewhere that I really enjoyed for a while with GarlicOS. Talk about small haha. I'll do a comparison between the Anbernic SP, V10, and an original GBA SP to show what I mean.

[@Johntriger]

@sandplasma Not a bad option did come out a while ago. No Wifi just like the V10 If you want wifi for retro achievements and trades and don't want to use a dongle then the Powkiddy RGB20 for around 50 would be the same basically with wifi built in and a slightly more vivid screen which you may or may not like for gba. Depends if you like it to pop more or look more color accurate. The RG351M that I tried in the past had a washed out looking screen so I wouldn't recommend the metal one. It looks beautiful besides the screen. The RGB20SX would be another recommendation it has 3xscaling for GBA and SNES and GB/GBC looks great at 1:1 For around 80 with wifi it is a great all rounder. The RGB30 is the same as the RGB20SX but with a similar shape to the RG351P if you prefer that style. My last comment didn't post hope this does.

[@lbnFadl]

Bigger screen but not the correct aspect ratio for gba. This device is aimed at people who want an authentic gba experience