Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket vs. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel

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Quick verdict

Best value
GKD Pixel
Newer model
GKD Pixel

Main differences

  • Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket runs Android 7.1.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.

Funny Playing

Retro Pixel Pocket

Details
Price
$80.00
OS
Android 7.1
Released
May 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Game Kiddy

GKD Pixel

Details
Price
$76.00
OS
IUX
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.31 inch IPS
Weight
107 grams

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1 collector

Specs

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SpecRetro Pixel PocketGKD Pixel
Price$80.00$76.00
OSAndroid 7.1IUX
Screen3.0 inch2.31 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution720 x 720320 x 240
ChipsetAllwinner A64Ingenic X1830
CPUCortex-A53XBurst
GPUMali-400 MP2❌
RAM1 GB LPDDR3128 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 8 GB eMMC & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh1300 mAh
WeightUnknown107 grams
Dimensions75 x 130 x 24 mm56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro Pixel PocketGKD 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

  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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
  • Retro Pixel Pocket 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 Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket and the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket runs Android 7.1. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the cheaper of the two at around $76.00, roughly $4.00 less than the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket 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 Funny Playing Retro Pixel Pocket or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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