Device comparison

Bittboy RK2020 vs. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RK2020
More portable
GKD Pixel 2
Newer model
GKD Pixel 2

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Bittboy RK2020.
  • Bittboy RK2020 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 45% smaller.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Bittboy RK2020 runs RetroArch.

Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen

RK2020

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroArch
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
154 grams

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0 collectors

Game Kiddy

GKD Pixel 2

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

No reviews yet

2 collectors · 1 session

Community signal

Collectors
RK20200
GKD Pixel 22
Rating
RK2020No reviews yet
GKD Pixel 2No reviews yet
Logged play
RK2020No logged sessions yet
GKD Pixel 21 player · 1 session · 35m

RK2020

No logged games yet.

Most played on GKD Pixel 2

  1. 1
    Pokémon Lazarus

    Pokémon Lazarus

    1 player · 1 session

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRK2020GKD Pixel 2
Price$60$80
OSRetroArchLinux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)
Screen3.5 inch2.4 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3326RockChip RK3326S
Battery2600 mAh1800 mAh
Weight154 grams?
Dimensions144 mm x 63 mm x 17 mm62 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRK2020GKD 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

  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 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
  • RK2020 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 Bittboy RK2020 and the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Bittboy RK2020. Bittboy RK2020 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 45% smaller. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Bittboy RK2020 runs RetroArch.
Which is cheaper, the Bittboy RK2020 or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
The Bittboy RK2020 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 Bittboy RK2020 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 Bittboy RK2020 or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.

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