Game Console
R35S
- Price
- $50.00
- OS
- Linux (ArkOS)
- Released
- Jul 2023
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 200 grams
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Game Console R35S vs. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- R35S
- More portable
- GKD Pixel 2
- Newer model
- GKD Pixel 2
Main differences
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R35S.
- Game Console R35S is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 50% smaller and 43% lighter.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Game Console R35S runs Linux (ArkOS).
Details
Game Kiddy
GKD Pixel 2
- Price
- $80.00
- OS
- Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)
- Released
- Feb 2025
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 2.4 inch IPS
- Weight
- 114 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | R35S | GKD Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50.00 | $80.00 |
| OS | Linux (ArkOS) | Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 2.4 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326S |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 1800 mAh |
| Weight | 200 grams | 114 grams |
| Dimensions | 83 mm x 120 mm x 20.8 mm | 63 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Stick type | Unknown | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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
- R35S 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 Game Console R35S and the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R35S. Game Console R35S is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 50% smaller and 43% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Game Console R35S runs Linux (ArkOS).
- Which is cheaper, the Game Console R35S or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
- The Game Console R35S is the cheaper of the two at around $50.00, roughly $30.00 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Console R35S 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 Game Console R35S or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.
