Game Kiddy
GKD Bubble
- Price
- $85
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Oct 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 227 grams
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Device comparison
Game Kiddy GKD Bubble vs. MagicX Mini Zero 28
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Mini Zero 28
- More portable
- Mini Zero 28
- Newer model
- Mini Zero 28
Main differences
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 has similar emulation coverage to Game Kiddy GKD Bubble.
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 is roughly 38% smaller and 43% lighter.
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10; Game Kiddy GKD Bubble runs Linux.
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES.
Details
MagicX
Mini Zero 28
- Price
- $59
- OS
- Android 10
- Released
- Jan 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 129 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | GKD Bubble | Mini Zero 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85 | $59 |
| OS | Linux | Android 10 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 2.8 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 RK3566 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 2 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 2900 mAh |
| Weight | 227 grams | 129 grams |
| Dimensions | 166.8 mm x 82 mm x 24 mm | 130 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | Yes |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GKD Bubble DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- Mini Zero 28 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 Bubble 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- Mini Zero 28 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Bubble GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Bubble N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GKD Bubble NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Bubble PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Bubble PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- Mini Zero 28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Bubble PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Mini Zero 28 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Bubble PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GKD Bubble Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Mini Zero 28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Bubble SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Bubble Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Mini Zero 28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Bubble Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Mini Zero 28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GKD Bubble Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Mini Zero 28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Bubble Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Bubble Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Bubble GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Mini Zero 28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GKD Bubble Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble and the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 has similar emulation coverage to Game Kiddy GKD Bubble. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is roughly 38% smaller and 43% lighter. MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10; Game Kiddy GKD Bubble runs Linux. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
- The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is the cheaper of the two at around $59, roughly $26 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
- The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is the newer model, released in 2025.
