Game Kiddy GKD Pixel vs. Anbernic RG35XX

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG35XX
More portable
GKD Pixel
Newer model
GKD Pixel

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX.
  • Anbernic RG35XX is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 53% smaller and 35% lighter.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera.

Game Kiddy

GKD Pixel

Details
Price
$76.00
OS
IUX
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.31 inch IPS
Weight
107 grams

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Anbernic

RG35XX

Details
Price
$50.00
OS
Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
165 grams

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Specs

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SpecGKD PixelRG35XX
Price$76.00$50.00
OSIUXProprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
Screen2.31 inch3.5 inch
Resolution320 x 240640 x 480
ChipsetIngenic X1830Actions Semiconductor ATM7039S
CPUXBurstCortex-A9
GPU❌PowerVR SGX544MP
RAM128 MB DDR2256 MB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery1300 mAh2100 mAh / 2600 mAh
Weight107 grams165 grams
Dimensions56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm81 mm x 117 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD PixelRG35XX
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 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GKD Pixel PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
  • GKD Pixel Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast:Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel and the Anbernic RG35XX?
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG35XX. Anbernic RG35XX is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 53% smaller and 35% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Anbernic RG35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Anbernic RG35XX?
The Anbernic RG35XX is the cheaper of the two at around $50.00, roughly $26.00 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Anbernic RG35XX?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Anbernic RG35XX?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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