Device comparison

Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 vs. Bittboy RK2020

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

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GKD Pixel 2
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Quick verdict

Best value
RK2020
More portable
GKD Pixel 2
Newer model
GKD Pixel 2

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Bittboy RK2020.
  • Bittboy RK2020 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 45% smaller.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Bittboy RK2020 runs RetroArch.

Game Kiddy

GKD Pixel 2

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)
Released
Feb 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
?

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2 collectors · 1 session

Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen

RK2020

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroArch
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
154 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
GKD Pixel 22
RK20200
Rating
GKD Pixel 2No reviews yet
RK2020No reviews yet
Logged play
GKD Pixel 21 player · 1 session · 35m
RK2020No logged sessions yet

Most played on GKD Pixel 2

  1. 1
    Pokémon Lazarus

    Pokémon Lazarus

    1 player · 1 session

RK2020

No logged games yet.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGKD Pixel 2RK2020
Price$80$60
OSLinux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)RetroArch
Screen2.4 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480480 x 320
ChipsetRockChip RK3326SRockChip RK3326
Battery1800 mAh2600 mAh
Weight?154 grams
Dimensions62 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm144 mm x 63 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD Pixel 2RK2020
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 Pixel 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RK2020 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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 Pixel 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RK2020 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RK2020 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RK2020 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RK2020 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 Pixel 2 and the Bittboy RK2020?
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Bittboy RK2020. Bittboy RK2020 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 45% smaller. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Bittboy RK2020 runs RetroArch.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the Bittboy RK2020?
The Bittboy RK2020 is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $20 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the Bittboy RK2020?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the Bittboy RK2020?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.

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