Device comparison

Bittboy Pocket Go S30 vs. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket Go S30
More portable
GKD Pixel
Newer model
GKD Pixel

Main differences

  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 60% smaller and 34% lighter.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Bittboy Pocket Go S30 runs Simple30.

Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen

Pocket Go S30

Details
Price
$60
OS
Simple30
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

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Game Kiddy

GKD Pixel

Details
Price
$76
OS
IUX
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.31 inch IPS
Weight
107 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecPocket Go S30GKD Pixel
Price$60$76
OSSimple30IUX
Screen3.5 inch2.31 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320320 x 240
ChipsetAllwinner A33Ingenic X1830
CPUCortex-A7XBurst
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR3128 MB DDR2
Battery2600 mAh1300 mAh
Weight162 grams107 grams
Dimensions160 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket Go S30GKD Pixel
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

  • Pocket Go S30 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games 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 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 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
  • Pocket Go S30 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 Bittboy Pocket Go S30 and the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
Bittboy Pocket Go S30 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Bittboy Pocket Go S30 is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 60% smaller and 34% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Bittboy Pocket Go S30 runs Simple30.
Which is cheaper, the Bittboy Pocket Go S30 or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
The Bittboy Pocket Go S30 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 Bittboy Pocket Go S30 or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the newer model, released in 2024.

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