Game Kiddy
GKD Mini Plus
- Price
- $109
- OS
- Linux: JELOS (Unofficial)
- Released
- Jan 2023
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
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Device comparison
Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus vs. PowKiddy X18
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PowKiddy X18
- Newer model
- GKD Mini Plus
Main differences
- Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- PowKiddy X18 is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial); PowKiddy X18 runs Android 7.0.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy X18
- Price
- $100
- OS
- Android 7.0
- Released
- Mar 2019
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 296 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | GKD Mini Plus | PowKiddy X18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109 | $100 |
| OS | Linux: JELOS (Unofficial) | Android 7.0 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 5.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | MediaTek MTK8163 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 2 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Internal 16 GB & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | ? | 296 grams |
| Dimensions | Without mini dock: | 145 mm x 87 mm x 27 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | GKD Mini Plus | PowKiddy X18 |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Excellent | Excellent |
| NES | Excellent | Excellent |
| Genesis | Excellent | Excellent |
| GBA | Excellent | Excellent |
| SNES | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS1 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Good | Good |
| N64 | Excellent | Playable |
| Dreamcast | Good | Limited |
| PSP | Good | Playable |
| Saturn | Playable | Limited |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Limited | Unsupported |
| Wii | Limited | Unsupported |
| PS2 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Limited | Unsupported |
| Switch | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| Wii U | Unsupported | Unsupported |
| PS3 | Unsupported | Unsupported |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus and the PowKiddy X18?
- Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy X18 is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial); PowKiddy X18 runs Android 7.0.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus or the PowKiddy X18?
- The PowKiddy X18 is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $9 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus or the PowKiddy X18?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is the newer model, released in 2023.
