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Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic vs. Anbernic RG-353V

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-353V
Newer model
GKD Mini Plus Classic

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-353V.
  • Anbernic RG-353V is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial); Anbernic RG-353V runs Android 11.

Game Kiddy

GKD Mini Plus Classic

Details
Price
$139
OS
Linux: JELOS (Unofficial)
Released
Jan 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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Anbernic

RG-353V

Details
Price
$113
OS
Android 11
Released
Sep 2022
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
180 grams

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Specs

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SpecGKD Mini Plus ClassicRG-353V
Price$139$113
OSLinux: JELOS (Unofficial)Android 11
RAM1 GB LPDDR42 GB LPDDR4
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 32 GB eMMC 5.1,
Battery3000 mAh3200 mAh
Weight?180 grams
Dimensions?83 mm x 126 mm x 21 mm
Video outNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD Mini Plus ClassicRG-353V
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

  • GKD Mini Plus Classic 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
  • RG-353V DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG-353V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-353V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-353V N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-353V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-353V PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG-353V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-353V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-353V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-353V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-353V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-353V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-353V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-353V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-353V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-353V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-353V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Mini Plus Classic Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-353V 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 Mini Plus Classic and the Anbernic RG-353V?
Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-353V. Anbernic RG-353V is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial); Anbernic RG-353V runs Android 11.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic or the Anbernic RG-353V?
The Anbernic RG-353V is the cheaper of the two at around $113, roughly $26 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic or the Anbernic RG-353V?
The Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic is the newer model, released in 2023.

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