Device comparison

Anbernic RG Cube XX vs. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG Cube XX
More portable
GKD Pixel 2
Newer model
GKD Pixel 2

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG Cube XX.
  • Anbernic RG Cube XX is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 64% smaller and 54% lighter.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Anbernic RG Cube XX runs Linux.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG Cube XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Game Kiddy

GKD Pixel 2

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)
Released
Feb 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
114 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG Cube XXGKD Pixel 2
Price$60$80
OSLinuxLinux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)
Screen3.95 inch2.4 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution720 x 720640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3326S
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A35
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3800 mAh1800 mAh
Weight246 grams114 grams
Dimensions157.2 mm x 89.6 mm x 17.9 mm63 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG Cube XXGKD Pixel 2
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG Cube XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • GKD Pixel 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG Cube XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG Cube XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG Cube XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG Cube XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG Cube XX and the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG Cube XX. Anbernic RG Cube XX is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 64% smaller and 54% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Anbernic RG Cube XX runs Linux. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG Cube XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG Cube XX or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
The Anbernic RG Cube XX is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $20 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG Cube XX or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG Cube XX or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
The Anbernic RG Cube XX is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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