Device comparison

Game Kiddy GKD Pixel vs. Game Kiddy GKD Bubble

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Quick verdict

Best value
GKD Pixel
More portable
GKD Pixel
Newer model
GKD Bubble

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Bubble has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 67% smaller and 53% lighter.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Bubble runs Linux; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX.

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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Game Kiddy

GKD Bubble

Details
Price
$85
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
227 grams

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Specs

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SpecGKD PixelGKD Bubble
Price$76$85
OSIUXLinux
Screen2.31 inch3.5 inch
Resolution320 x 240640 x 480
ChipsetIngenic X1830RockChip RK3566
CPUXBurstCortex-A55
GPUMali-G52 2EE
RAM128 MB DDR21 GB LPDDR4
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery1300 mAh4000 mAh
Weight107 grams227 grams
Dimensions56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm166.8 mm x 82 mm x 24 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD PixelGKD Bubble
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSUnsupportedGood
N64UnsupportedExcellent
DreamcastUnsupportedGood
PSPUnsupportedGood
SaturnUnsupportedPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedLimited
WiiUnsupportedLimited
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedLimited
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel and the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble?
Game Kiddy GKD Bubble has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 67% smaller and 53% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Bubble runs Linux; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the cheaper of the two at around $76, roughly $9 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Game Kiddy GKD Bubble?
The Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is the newer model, released in 2024.

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