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Can the PowKiddy RGB50 Run GameCube?

Compiled & reviewed by Urs von Gunten, HandheldWiki editorial · How we rate ·

Partly. The PowKiddy RGB50 can run GameCube, but expect compromises. Lighter games like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Super Mario Sunshine are playable, while demanding titles such as Metroid Prime and F-Zero GX will struggle with slowdown. Workable for a patient player, not a flawless experience.

C-Partly — playable, but expect compromisesOur GameCube rating for the PowKiddy RGB50: grade C- — Playable with frameskip

What to expect

GameCube gameOn this device
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerPlayable
Super Mario SunshinePlayable
Luigi's MansionPlayable
Metroid PrimeSlowdown
F-Zero GXSlowdown
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessSlowdown

Why GameCube is the test: full 6th-gen 3D — this is where modest handhelds start to fall over and you need a strong chip.

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