Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 vs. Game Console R35S

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GKD Pixel 2
GKD Pixel 2
R35S
R35S

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Quick verdict

Best value
R35S
More portable
GKD Pixel 2
Newer model
GKD Pixel 2

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R35S.
  • Game Console R35S is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 50% smaller and 43% lighter.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Game Console R35S runs Linux (ArkOS).

Game Console

R35S

Details
Price
$50.00
OS
Linux (ArkOS)
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
200 grams

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Most played

On the GKD Pixel 2

  1. 1

    Pokémon Lazarus

    1 player · 1 session

R35S

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGKD Pixel 2R35S
Price$80.00$50.00
OSLinux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)Linux (ArkOS)
Screen2.4 inch3.5 inch
ChipsetRockChip RK3326SRockChip RK3326
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR4
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery1800 mAh3500 mAh
Weight114 grams200 grams
Dimensions63 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm83 mm x 120 mm x 20.8 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD Pixel 2R35S
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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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
  • R35S 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 Game Console R35S?
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R35S. Game Console R35S is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 50% smaller and 43% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Game Console R35S runs Linux (ArkOS).
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the Game Console R35S?
The Game Console R35S is the cheaper of the two at around $50.00, roughly $30.00 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the Game Console R35S?
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 Game Console R35S?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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