Device comparison

Game Kiddy GKD Mini vs. Retroflag GPi Case 2W

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Quick verdict

Best value
GKD Mini
More portable
GKD Mini
Newer model
GPi Case 2W

Main differences

  • Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini is roughly 13% smaller and 28% lighter.
  • Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie); Game Kiddy GKD Mini runs OpenDingux,.

Game Kiddy

GKD Mini

Details
Price
$65
OS
OpenDingux,
Released
Mar 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
162 grams

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Retroflag

GPi Case 2W

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
224 grams

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Specs

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SpecGKD MiniGPi Case 2W
Price$65$80
OSOpenDingux,Linux (RetroPie)
Screen3.5 inch3.0 inch
Resolution320 x 240640 x 480
ChipsetIngenic X1830Broadcom BCM2710A1
CPUXBurstCortex-A53
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM128 MB LPDDR2512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh2800 mAh
Weight162 grams224 grams
Dimensions111 mm x 86 mm x 19 mm135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD MiniGPi Case 2W
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 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2W GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2W NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2W PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2W SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2W Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2W Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Kiddy GKD Mini and the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Kiddy GKD Mini is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Mini is roughly 13% smaller and 28% lighter. Retroflag GPi Case 2W runs Linux (RetroPie); Game Kiddy GKD Mini runs OpenDingux,.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
The Game Kiddy GKD Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $65, roughly $15 less than the Retroflag GPi Case 2W based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Mini or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2W is the newer model, released in 2022.

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