Device comparison

Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus vs. Game Kiddy GKD Bubble

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
GKD Bubble
More portable
GKD Mini Plus
Newer model
GKD Bubble

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Bubble has similar emulation coverage to Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is about $24 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is about 12% lighter.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Bubble runs Linux; Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial).
  • Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES; Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

Game Kiddy

GKD Mini Plus

Details
Price
$109
OS
Linux: JELOS (Unofficial)
Released
Jan 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
200 grams

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Game Kiddy

GKD Bubble

Details
Price
$85
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
227 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGKD Mini PlusGKD Bubble
Price$109$85
OSLinux: JELOS (Unofficial)Linux
Battery3000 mAh4000 mAh
Weight200 grams227 grams
Dimensions86 x 111 x 19 mm166.8 mm x 82 mm x 24 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD Mini PlusGKD Bubble
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 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 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 Mini Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • GKD Bubble 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • GKD Mini Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Bubble GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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
  • GKD Mini Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Bubble NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Bubble PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • GKD Bubble PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • GKD Mini Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • GKD Mini Plus 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 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Bubble Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Bubble SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Bubble Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Bubble Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Mini Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Bubble Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Bubble Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • GKD Mini Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Bubble GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Mini Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GKD Bubble 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 and the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble?
Game Kiddy GKD Bubble has similar emulation coverage to Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus. Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is about $24 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is about 12% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Bubble runs Linux; Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial). Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES; Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus or the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble?
The Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is the cheaper of the two at around $85, roughly $24 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus or the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble?
The Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is the newer model, released in 2024.

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