Thanks all for watching and hope this video helped out. At the end you need to decide if you like one of these handhelds. For Pure Gaming Video's see the Wicked Gaming Channel - ruclips.net/user/thewickedgamernl By the way small EDIT ... because of an wicked brainfart. 2:25 Did mension Game Kiddy had 1000Mah Batter needs to be 2300Mah.
With the custom firmware 1.7 the brightness can be increased on the RG350 and reaches that of the Kiddy. The sound of the RG350 is much cleaner and less distorted while the greater computational power of the Kiddy does not make up for the lack of many keys. In addition, everyone has their own tastes but I don't think the offset pad is a problem since I have never had any difficulty in using both me and those who have tried it. RG350 has a bigger battery, better energy management and is better built. Then everyone evaluates according to their needs. That's all
Thanks for mentioning the brightness increase with custom firmware. I've been interested in the RG350 and I was disappointed after learning about the brightness in this video, but your comment made me feel better.
@@westonscampbell In the video it seems that the brightness of the rg350 is very weak but in reality it is very good and the colors are turned on at the right point. Don't worry, I've been playing with it for months with great satisfaction
@@ryuhollande4267 The screen and brightness are excellent. Remember that "more" in most cases doesn't mean "better". To give you a real example, the normal brightness that is already more than satisfactory is similar to that of 3DS. So evaluate yourself
Game Kiddy hands down. I have one, and so far, it plays all my PS1 roms at 60fps. No overclocking, no custom firmware or emulators, just straight out of the box.
@@tqatkins L2/R2 kits are available, which adds some functionality. Personally, I bought it for PS1, and all my favourite games are L1/R1 only. I love the 50% CPU and 60 FPS it offers, that's worth more to me than anything :).
FWDrive I mostly only play JRPG’s and I am looking for a handheld that can play all the old SquareSoft jams. FF 1-9 and the Chrono games. Which system would you suggest for me?
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I own both, and I much prefer the RG350 ESPECIALLY for PS1 games - kinda difficult to play a lot of the later PS1 games when you are missing L2 and R2 and dual analog...
My RG350 finally arrived 2 days ago, I'm so happy with it. Been playing all the old games I used to play like Donkey Kong, Croc, Crash Bandicoot, Streets of Rage, Megaman etc.... it's such a great little console.
Thank-You Wicked Gamer! Great review! Both of these consoles are amazing! Already have a RG350, maybe I'll get the Game Kiddy when Amazon starts selling it. I'm hoping for something featuring specs similar to these with a 7 inch screen.
Great video Wicked! Of the two, RG350 is a higher quality build. Also much more fan support for future updates! Second analog makes Ape Escape playable on PSX! Still a fun game in 2020 :)
The 350h looks like a protective cover was omitted for the screen, the aluminium model clearly shows a cover, and some other photos of the 350h do clearly show a presumably plastic cover... Interestingly earlier pictures show a model without that clear square cutout at the front, with a flush front that perfectly covers the screen. Must have been a design change made early on, to protect the bare screen then for whatever reason the plastic cover was omitted.
Is it easier or the same for one or the other to download games onto the device? i ordered the GKD350 from aliexpress, pretty sure ill need to download my own games and i dont know how and idk if there is a guide out there to download roms soooo yeah.
Dreamcast is possible with some handhelds only.... most of them are not having 100% support. The best is an Android device with a lot of power and Redream as emulator. So far I know... Retroid Pocket 2 is the best when it comes to budget gaming with dreamcast. Or you need to get the Mogi i7s... that is also an option. 😅
Decisions decisions....I think I’d have to go with the game kitty although the other system definitely has its bright spots! This is definitely a tough call.
On the rg350 I was able to get 3DO Running, but it was really slow. I was also able to get Saturn running with retroarch. But again, it was unplayable. I'm curious to see if the game kiddie will run them since it can be overclocked. Could you do a video seeing if iy can run those systems?
I'm getting the 350 I really wanted to get this for ps1 games and I love analouge sticks lr l and 2 buttons and all the ports I like tactile feedback while adjusting volume and stuff the powkiddy would drive me crazy
I have one, dont. The analog stick falls out on its own. The screen has light bleed, and thr dpad doesnt work. Got replacements and still the same issues. Its a nightmare of a mess of a system
Statistic189 do you have the pocketgo 2 or the playgo? cause the playgo is a revised version and would like to know if it’s worth buying over the rg350
Luis Pedro Ruiz García both are the same. One is not a revised version. It just indicates where you purchased it from. Do not buy pocket go or play go at all. RG350 is definitely superior in all ways. I own them all.
Statistic189 you own them all? do you think rg350 is better than gamekiddy350h? and why? i’m torn between those two! in a video i saw it seems that the gkd350h has the better screen!
You can have Shapways or a local 3d printing group make handles for the rg350 making it comfortable to us the D pad and then release the 3d model so I can get one made.
I have both of these consoles and I love them both but the sound and display on the GKD 350H makes it my goto pocket console and I believe it was slightly cheaper than the RG350 too.
@@ryuhollande4267 yeah the gkd 350h doesn't have a dedicated volume switch you have to use a button configuration but I think it sounds better and the screen is definitely better and I play the gkd350h more than my rg350 so if you have to get one I'd go for the gkd350h but as he said in the video the RG350 has a better build quality, hope this helps.
China newyear... AND delay of shipment... Also did notice when you order small products like an battery it go's through the slow route and takes for freaking ever !! 🤣
@@WickedGamerCollector right I don't want to buy another one I might have to I've looked on Ebay and Amazon for parts nothing I gambled ordering from China and lost the didn't even put roms on there but 5 at the most and the best game didn't even work out the box I was missing a thumb grip don't order from retrogame300 I deserve a full refund he sent 20 usd and I've been waiting forever for a battery I'm not that good at technology I tried to already have my roms on there but it'll be another Christmas and a newer RG350 by the time I get it together
@@friskydingooo7992 I'm only halfway joking. Their capital being under quarantine and over 400 million people in all in the entire country is nothing to play with. He really needs to get him an ultraviolet sanitizer wand...from China.
@@alexojideagu It can live on surfaces for up to 9 days. Most things will be safe, especially now when things are taking much longer due to the outbreak but the slow shipping speed is a blessing in disguise these days.
I'll gladly give up the little bit of power increase to keep L2 and R2. I have no issue with only one joystick. I don't wat to take out screws to get to the battery and internal SD. Neither one of these would be my pick. I have 2 RG350s in aluminum cases and a couple of PlayGo handhelds. Both have the same power but I still like the PlayGo over the RG350. Until I see L2 and R2 added to the GK 350H it's completely off my list.
I have the rg350 with the flat stick mod. I love it. The gamekiddy display looks better but the rg350 has the l2 and r2 buttons that I need for tomb raider.
@@WickedGamerCollector For me it's something important, shmups is my favorite genre. I wish there was a perfect handheld for this type of video game. Keep it up, I love your videos.
So.. a console has the power to properly play PS1 games and the other has the physical controls to support playing them all.. Nice.. :| I guess Murphy still has a say in everything
Why does everyone always complain about the RG350's thumbsticks? Do you all play like holding a rock in your hand? Never had a single issue with it but if you really want a solution for it, just google for etsy and search for RG350 on that site and you will find what you are looking for...
@@WickedGamerCollector yeah I think it's just that... And so many more complain about it's screen I mean wtf that screen looks gorgeous in person and 98% just judge it from videos lol. I never had any other of these chinese retro devices in hand but the RG350 has a very bright and colorful display with really good viewing angles. Only real gripe about it would be that it's SOC will probably not be powerful enough to play N64. At least not without stutter and many bugs...
Damn this person. How are you planning to play arcade shooter in TATE mode without the right analog? GKD will not help up with that. If you don't care for Tate nor PS1 games that require 2 analogs buy a PlayGo V2
They both use the same processor , there is no such thing as one being more powerful then the other , I know with the kiddy you can maybe get a maybe 2 extra frame on overclock , but that’s it they all run the same , non of them can run mupen64 smoothly
Thanks all for watching and hope this video helped out.
At the end you need to decide if you like one of these handhelds.
For Pure Gaming Video's see the Wicked Gaming Channel - ruclips.net/user/thewickedgamernl
By the way small EDIT ... because of an wicked brainfart.
2:25 Did mension Game Kiddy had 1000Mah Batter needs to be 2300Mah.
5:19 that's what she said.
@@fcuk_x 🤣
Wicked Gamer & Collector hay I saw your purchases on AliExpress! How easy is it to add Roms to these?
With the custom firmware 1.7 the brightness can be increased on the RG350 and reaches that of the Kiddy. The sound of the RG350 is much cleaner and less distorted while the greater computational power of the Kiddy does not make up for the lack of many keys. In addition, everyone has their own tastes but I don't think the offset pad is a problem since I have never had any difficulty in using both me and those who have tried it. RG350 has a bigger battery, better energy management and is better built. Then everyone evaluates according to their needs. That's all
Thanks for mentioning the brightness increase with custom firmware. I've been interested in the RG350 and I was disappointed after learning about the brightness in this video, but your comment made me feel better.
@@westonscampbell In the video it seems that the brightness of the rg350 is very weak but in reality it is very good and the colors are turned on at the right point. Don't worry, I've been playing with it for months with great satisfaction
@@mattecandini9066 but in this video the colors of the screen RG350 look so dark compare to the GKD ! on RG350 the screen look really nice in real ??
do you have video of the RG350 with firmware 1.7 with better screen ?? i want to see it before buy one of these 2 consoles....
@@ryuhollande4267 The screen and brightness are excellent. Remember that "more" in most cases doesn't mean "better". To give you a real example, the normal brightness that is already more than satisfactory is similar to that of 3DS. So evaluate yourself
Game Kiddy hands down. I have one, and so far, it plays all my PS1 roms at 60fps. No overclocking, no custom firmware or emulators, just straight out of the box.
That is what I like.. no messing around with it... just ready to play ! 😎
The 1 crappy analog stick and only 2 shoulder buttons make it make the Game Kiddy uninteresting to me.
@@tqatkins L2/R2 kits are available, which adds some functionality. Personally, I bought it for PS1, and all my favourite games are L1/R1 only. I love the 50% CPU and 60 FPS it offers, that's worth more to me than anything :).
FWDrive I mostly only play JRPG’s and I am looking for a handheld that can play all the old SquareSoft jams. FF 1-9 and the Chrono games. Which system would you suggest for me?
I own both, and I much prefer the RG350 ESPECIALLY for PS1 games - kinda difficult to play a lot of the later PS1 games when you are missing L2 and R2 and dual analog...
On the Retro Game 350 USB 2 is for charging and USB 1 is for adding controller !
My RG350 finally arrived 2 days ago, I'm so happy with it. Been playing all the old games I used to play like Donkey Kong, Croc, Crash Bandicoot, Streets of Rage, Megaman etc.... it's such a great little console.
Thank-You Wicked Gamer! Great review! Both of these consoles are amazing! Already have a RG350, maybe I'll get the Game Kiddy when Amazon starts selling it. I'm hoping for something featuring specs similar to these with a 7 inch screen.
the battle of the year :)
Almost... there is one... final showdown !! 🤣
Great video Wicked! Of the two, RG350 is a higher quality build. Also much more fan support for future updates! Second analog makes Ape Escape playable on PSX! Still a fun game in 2020 :)
after this review i like game kiddy more :) more bright screen
the screen of the RG350 color are so dark compare to GKD !!
@Roborav GKD350H are better sound ??
@ thanks for your informations! so i'm going to buy the RG350
@@ryuhollande4267 get the rg350m 👍
Do a video comparing the pocketgo 2 and the rg350 and the game kiddie
We need Rap Battle music in the background lol
Did you have the brightness turned all the way up on the RG350 for this review?
10:46 Rival Schools!! We just LOVE this game!!
if they update GKD350H i'll buy it
its time i upgrade from my caanoo but i really cant decide between these two
ordered game kiddy yesterday for 57 dollars during summer sale on aliexpress. i hope i can map the l2 and r2 to left/right analog stick tilt?
Hey Wicked. Other than the GPD XD or PSP what handheld option do you reccomend for multi emulation from NES up to PS1
The 350h looks like a protective cover was omitted for the screen, the aluminium model clearly shows a cover, and some other photos of the 350h do clearly show a presumably plastic cover... Interestingly earlier pictures show a model without that clear square cutout at the front, with a flush front that perfectly covers the screen. Must have been a design change made early on, to protect the bare screen then for whatever reason the plastic cover was omitted.
Is it easier or the same for one or the other to download games onto the device? i ordered the GKD350 from aliexpress, pretty sure ill need to download my own games and i dont know how and idk if there is a guide out there to download roms soooo yeah.
Is it possible to use the Kiddy screen on the Rg 350?
Thanks for sharing! Is there no dreamcast and java emu on both console? I want to buy but still confuse between fw 2, Rg350 and kiddy?
Dreamcast is possible with some handhelds only.... most of them are not having 100% support.
The best is an Android device with a lot of power and Redream as emulator.
So far I know... Retroid Pocket 2 is the best when it comes to budget gaming with dreamcast.
Or you need to get the Mogi i7s... that is also an option. 😅
Both have a wifi support???
Solid video, Wicked, thank you. Personally i think the battle should have been contested between the big 3 - RG350 / GKD350H / PG2 (imho).
Decisions decisions....I think I’d have to go with the game kitty although the other system definitely has its bright spots! This is definitely a tough call.
Gamekiddy is 2300 mah battery, right? It says so on the backplate...
the GKD 350H I just got does not even run Air Zonk on PC engine at 60 frames. These things sorta suck.
Thanks for the review the wicked gamer ,a fair unbiased review 👍😊
Try my best 😁
On the rg350 I was able to get 3DO Running, but it was really slow.
I was also able to get Saturn running with retroarch. But again, it was unplayable. I'm curious to see if the game kiddie will run them since it can be overclocked. Could you do a video seeing if iy can run those systems?
Retro arcade classic games that benefit from two sticks: robotron 2084, smash TV, karate champ, heavy barrel, time soldiers...
Nice comparison. The bright screen might give me a headache.
I'm getting the 350 I really wanted to get this for ps1 games and I love analouge sticks lr l and 2 buttons and all the ports I like tactile feedback while adjusting volume and stuff the powkiddy would drive me crazy
I really like the RG 350 and so far would also consider buying the RH, but i don’t like the battery solution
i like both of them dude game kiddy is more powerfull rg350 more i think more quality..anyway are awesome handhelds :) nice review
funny thing is.. can we fuse these handhelds 🤣
@@WickedGamerCollector heheh yes!
GKD can plays very good ps1 games than the RG350??? why more powerfull??
@@WickedGamerCollector rg400?
dam im in a dilima i want the 4 shoulder buttons but i like the pow kiddy over everything else dammmm soooo hard to choose
I personally would prefer the *Playgo* AKA *PocketGo 2* AKA *Miyoo Max* as a replacement for my ageing *GCW Zero.*
I have one, dont. The analog stick falls out on its own. The screen has light bleed, and thr dpad doesnt work. Got replacements and still the same issues. Its a nightmare of a mess of a system
@@Statistic189 Thanks for the warning.
Statistic189 do you have the pocketgo 2 or the playgo? cause the playgo is a revised version and would like to know if it’s worth buying over the rg350
Luis Pedro Ruiz García both are the same. One is not a revised version. It just indicates where you purchased it from. Do not buy pocket go or play go at all. RG350 is definitely superior in all ways. I own them all.
Statistic189 you own them all? do you think rg350 is better than gamekiddy350h? and why? i’m torn between those two! in a video i saw it seems that the gkd350h has the better screen!
Couple of days ago i ordered rg 350. Is it wrong decision? :-/
No they are both good. The Pow Kiddy lacks all the buttons for PS1.
@@alexojideagu thanks ☺️
Watch other reviews. Most reviewers seem to rate the RG350 higher.
What one is your favorite or better?
Game Kiddy at the moment.
Love the d-pad position and the screen.
@@WickedGamerCollector thanks for your quick reply!! Do you find problems with the snes emulator on the gamekiddy?
Which one is the best for playing 2d games??
Doesn't really matter, more the question what button layout you like and screen.
@@WickedGamerCollector these 2 consoles can emulates sames old consoles or GKD can emulates more than RG350???
You can have Shapways or a local 3d printing group make handles for the rg350 making it comfortable to us the D pad and then release the 3d model so I can get one made.
I have both of these consoles and I love them both but the sound and display on the GKD 350H makes it my goto pocket console and I believe it was slightly cheaper than the RG350 too.
so you say GKD 350H sound is better than RG350 ??? i want to buy one but don't know really which buy! the screen on the GKD look really better !
@@ryuhollande4267 yeah the gkd 350h doesn't have a dedicated volume switch you have to use a button configuration but I think it sounds better and the screen is definitely better and I play the gkd350h more than my rg350 so if you have to get one I'd go for the gkd350h but as he said in the video the RG350 has a better build quality, hope this helps.
@@scoobytim129 ok thanks you for your answer
Still haven't received my Rg350 battery
This is what we going to get "
China newyear... AND delay of shipment...
Also did notice when you order small products like an battery it go's through the slow route and takes for freaking ever !! 🤣
@@Rosbergen80 🤣
@@WickedGamerCollector right I don't want to buy another one I might have to I've looked on Ebay and Amazon for parts nothing I gambled ordering from China and lost the didn't even put roms on there but 5 at the most and the best game didn't even work out the box I was missing a thumb grip don't order from retrogame300 I deserve a full refund he sent 20 usd and I've been waiting forever for a battery I'm not that good at technology I tried to already have my roms on there but it'll be another Christmas and a newer RG350 by the time I get it together
Whenever you say "package from China", it was usually the highlight of each video but now it just makes me reel back in concern. Lysol is your friend.
Lol you cannot be this dumb
@@friskydingooo7992 I'm only halfway joking. Their capital being under quarantine and over 400 million people in all in the entire country is nothing to play with. He really needs to get him an ultraviolet sanitizer wand...from China.
The Virus won't last outside the body on a Journey from China
alex ojideagu LoL exactly we don’t live in resident evil world now
@@alexojideagu It can live on surfaces for up to 9 days. Most things will be safe, especially now when things are taking much longer due to the outbreak but the slow shipping speed is a blessing in disguise these days.
I'll gladly give up the little bit of power increase to keep L2 and R2. I have no issue with only one joystick. I don't wat to take out screws to get to the battery and internal SD.
Neither one of these would be my pick. I have 2 RG350s in aluminum cases and a couple of PlayGo handhelds. Both have the same power but I still like the PlayGo over the RG350. Until I see L2 and R2 added to the GK 350H it's completely off my list.
Just buy the ps5 when it comes out stop wasting money on so many retro hand-helds🤣🤣
Both seems to be decent.. the rg350 has hdmi port to play on big screen. But as i can see here the screen from the powkiddy looks way better.
@@manicminer1976 didnt know that.. so whats the use of an hdmi port..🙄
I have the rg350 with the flat stick mod. I love it. The gamekiddy display looks better but the rg350 has the l2 and r2 buttons that I need for tomb raider.
Do you find that your fingers slip more with the flat sticks? I want to get them when I buy the RG350, and I'm curious.
the RG350 color screen are so dark compare to the GKD
Good n clean review godbless more mr🙏
I want one anbernic but in Brasil i cant find one in good price. Almost 150 dollars.
That is a lot of money.
@@WickedGamerCollector yep. And a Nintendo Switch is more than 600 dollars.
China packages.......🕹 VS. 🕹 battle✊💥⚡🥋🥊
PlayGo v2 makes more sense than any of these
Yea I say the gamekiddy wins this one but not by much.
RG350 = Shmups TATE Mode playing with the second analog.
Thanks for pointing out 😀
@@WickedGamerCollector For me it's something important, shmups is my favorite genre. I wish there was a perfect handheld for this type of video game. Keep it up, I love your videos.
@@Demigrancio This is why I love comments.... gives you new insides why fellow family members like a handheld 🤗
Game Kiddy has a bright screen, so for me is very good. But, the sound in my opinion is better in RG350 :)
PS Vita Oled works for me, also for retro gaming.
package from corona !! ^^
I like "what were going to get" make a song of it 😉
Just put it on an t-shirt 🤣... and then make a song.
@@WickedGamerCollector i would buy it, from Ali
For me the best is the GK, cause THAT screen and far better layout for retro games (not really interested in PS1 games)
If you're not interested in the PS1 GK is far better. Or if you can play PS1 games without the 2 shoulder buttons
Yes. I play few ps1 games, as RE1 and 2, without any issues.... but ps1 3D games aged far worse than golden era 8/16 bit games..
Yeh I'm not that interested in playing old 3D PS1 games unless they were really good like Gran Turismo or Metal Gear Solid, they have aged a lot.
Aaaaarg I'm at the wrong fight lol Already have the RG The battle for me is between the GameKiddy and the Odroid Go Advanced..ding ding round 1 lol
Hahahaha... we have many fights to come 🤣
RG vs Kiddy
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So.. a console has the power to properly play PS1 games and the other has the physical controls to support playing them all.. Nice.. :| I guess Murphy still has a say in everything
I like the RG350
Oh yeah game kiddy it is from wicked man expertise
GKD 350 IS WAY BETTER
Why does everyone always complain about the RG350's thumbsticks? Do you all play like holding a rock in your hand? Never had a single issue with it but if you really want a solution for it, just google for etsy and search for RG350 on that site and you will find what you are looking for...
Because.. there is nothing else to complain about 🤣
@@WickedGamerCollector yeah I think it's just that... And so many more complain about it's screen I mean wtf that screen looks gorgeous in person and 98% just judge it from videos lol. I never had any other of these chinese retro devices in hand but the RG350 has a very bright and colorful display with really good viewing angles. Only real gripe about it would be that it's SOC will probably not be powerful enough to play N64. At least not without stutter and many bugs...
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Damn this person. How are you planning to play arcade shooter in TATE mode without the right analog? GKD will not help up with that. If you don't care for Tate nor PS1 games that require 2 analogs buy a PlayGo V2
They both use the same processor , there is no such thing as one being more powerful then the other , I know with the kiddy you can maybe get a maybe 2 extra frame on overclock , but that’s it they all run the same , non of them can run mupen64 smoothly
not true.
Bank Bank I own all three , but please tell me the difference in processing...
Game Kiddy can't run Mupen 64 at all as it has no GPU. (RG350 can run it, but it's pretty slow)