Device comparison

Game Kiddy GKD Pixel vs. CoolBaby RS18

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

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GKD Pixel
CoolBaby RS18

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Quick verdict

Better screen
GKD Pixel
Newer model
GKD Pixel

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to CoolBaby RS18.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; CoolBaby RS18 runs Linux.

Game Kiddy

GKD Pixel

Details
Price
$76
OS
IUX
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.31 inch IPS
Weight
107 grams

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CoolBaby

CoolBaby RS18

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGKD PixelCoolBaby RS18
Price$76Unknown
OSIUXLinux
Screen2.31 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:3Unknown
Resolution320 x 240Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelIPSUnknown
ChipsetIngenic X1830RockChip RK3128
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM128 MB DDR2Unknown
StorageExternal MicroSDUnknown
Battery1300 mAhUnknown
Weight107 gramsUnknown
Dimensions56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mmUnknown
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD PixelCoolBaby RS18
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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • CoolBaby RS18 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel and the CoolBaby RS18?
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to CoolBaby RS18. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; CoolBaby RS18 runs Linux.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the CoolBaby RS18?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the newer model, released in 2024.

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