Game Kiddy
GKD Pixel
- Price
- $76.00
- OS
- IUX
- Released
- Jan 2024
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.31 inch IPS
- Weight
- 107 grams
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Game Kiddy GKD Pixel vs. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GKD Pixel
- More portable
- GKD Pixel
- Newer model
- GKD Pixel
Main differences
- Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $33 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about 47% lighter.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial).
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Details
Game Kiddy
GKD Mini Plus
- Price
- $109.00
- OS
- Linux: JELOS (Unofficial)
- Released
- Jan 2023
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 200 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | GKD Pixel | GKD Mini Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76.00 | $109.00 |
| OS | IUX | Linux: JELOS (Unofficial) |
| Screen | 2.31 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic X1830 | RockChip RK3566 |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | ❌ | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 128 MB DDR2 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 107 grams | 200 grams |
| Dimensions | 56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm | 86 x 111 x 19 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Stick type | Unknown | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GKD Pixel DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Mini Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Mini Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- GKD Pixel GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GKD Pixel NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Pixel PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Mini Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- GKD Pixel PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GKD Pixel Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus 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
- GKD Mini Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GKD Pixel Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Mini Plus 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 and the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus?
- Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $33 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about 47% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial). Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the cheaper of the two at around $76.00, roughly $33.00 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus?
- 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 Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.
