Game Kiddy
GKD Pixel
- Price
- $76
- OS
- IUX
- Released
- Jan 2024
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.31 inch IPS
- Weight
- 107 grams
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Device comparison
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel vs. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GKD Pixel
- More portable
- GKD Pixel
- Newer model
- GKD Pixel 2
Main differences
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 11% smaller.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX.
Details
Game Kiddy
GKD Pixel 2
- Price
- $80
- OS
- Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)
- Released
- Feb 2025
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 2.4 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
No reviews yet
2 collectors · 1 session
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Collectors
GKD Pixel0
GKD Pixel 22
Rating
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Logged play
GKD PixelNo logged sessions yet
GKD Pixel 21 player · 1 session · 35m
GKD Pixel
No logged games yet.
Most played on GKD Pixel 2
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | GKD Pixel | GKD Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76 | $80 |
| OS | IUX | Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix) |
| Screen | 2.31 inch | 2.4 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 RK3326S |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | ❌ | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 128 MB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1300 mAh | 1800 mAh |
| Weight | 107 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm | 62 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| 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 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
- GKD Pixel 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel 2 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
- GKD Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GKD Pixel NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GKD Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 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
- GKD Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GKD Pixel Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GKD Pixel Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 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
- GKD Pixel 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel and the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 11% smaller. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix); Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the cheaper of the two at around $76, roughly $4 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.
