Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 vs. MagicX XU20 V32

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU20 V32
More portable
GKD Pixel 2
Newer model
XU20 V32

Main differences

  • MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 46% smaller and 29% lighter.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix).
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Game Kiddy

GKD Pixel 2

Details
Price
$73.84
OS
Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)
Released
Feb 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
114 grams

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MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$58.59
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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On the GKD Pixel 2

  1. 1

    Pokémon Lazarus

    1 player · 1 session

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Specs

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SpecGKD Pixel 2XU20 V32
Price$73.84$58.59
OSLinux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)Android 10
Screen2.4 inch3.2 inch
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
ChipsetRockChip RK3326SAllwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2PowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB DDR32 GB DDR4
StorageExternal MicroSD?
Battery1800 mAh3200 mAh
Weight114 grams160 grams
Dimensions63 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD Pixel 2XU20 V32
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
  • XU20 V32 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
  • GKD Pixel 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 PS1: Sony Playstation: 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 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 Pixel 2 and the MagicX XU20 V32?
MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 46% smaller and 29% lighter. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix). MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53.00, roughly $27.00 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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