Anbernic
RG NANO
- Price
- $60
- OS
- Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
- Released
- Jun 2023
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Weight
- 75 grams
No reviews yet
1 collector
Device comparison
Anbernic RG NANO vs. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG NANO
- More portable
- RG NANO
- Newer model
- GKD Pixel
Main differences
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG NANO.
- Anbernic RG NANO is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 32% smaller and 30% lighter.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS).
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Details
Game Kiddy
GKD Pixel
- Price
- $76
- OS
- IUX
- Released
- Jan 2024
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.31 inch IPS
- Weight
- 107 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Community signal
Collectors
RG NANO1
GKD Pixel0
Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
GKD PixelNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
GKD PixelNo logged sessions yet
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | RG NANO | GKD Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $76 |
| OS | Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS) | IUX |
| Screen | 1.54 inch | 2.31 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 240 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Allwinner V3s | Ingenic X1830 |
| CPU | Cortex-A7 | XBurst |
| GPU | ❌ | ❌ |
| RAM | 64 MB DDR2 | 128 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1050 mAh | 1300 mAh |
| Weight | 75 grams | 107 grams |
| Dimensions | 43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm | 56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | RG NANO | GKD Pixel |
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Emulation source notes
- RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GKD Pixel GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Pixel NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GKD Pixel PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GKD Pixel SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Pixel Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Pixel Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG NANO GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG NANO Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG NANO and the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG NANO. Anbernic RG NANO is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 32% smaller and 30% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS). Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $16 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the newer model, released in 2024.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
- The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
