Device comparison

Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic vs. Anbernic RG353V

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG353V
Newer model
GKD Mini Plus Classic

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG353V.
  • Anbernic RG353V is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial); Anbernic RG353V 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

RG353V

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 ClassicRG353V
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 ClassicRG353V
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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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
  • RG353V 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 RG353V?
Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG353V. Anbernic RG353V is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial); Anbernic RG353V runs Android 11.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic or the Anbernic RG353V?
The Anbernic RG353V 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 RG353V?
The Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus Classic is the newer model, released in 2023.

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