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. PowKiddy Q36 Mini
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini
- More portable
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini
- Newer model
- GKD Pixel
Main differences
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy Q36 Mini.
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini is roughly 10% smaller and 50% lighter.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; PowKiddy Q36 Mini runs RetroFE.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy Q36 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy Q36 Mini
- Price
- $60
- OS
- RetroFE
- Released
- Dec 2021
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 1.54 inch IPS
- Weight
- 54 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | GKD Pixel | PowKiddy Q36 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76 | $60 |
| OS | IUX | RetroFE |
| Screen | 2.31 inch | 1.54 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 240 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic X1830 | Allwinner V3s |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ❌ | ❌ |
| RAM | 128 MB DDR2 | 64 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1300 mAh | 1000 mAh |
| Weight | 107 grams | 54 grams |
| Dimensions | 56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm | 94 mm x 43 mm x 16 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
| System | GKD Pixel | PowKiddy Q36 Mini |
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Emulation source notes
- GKD Pixel DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GKD Pixel N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GKD Pixel NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GKD Pixel Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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
- PowKiddy Q36 Mini 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 PowKiddy Q36 Mini?
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy Q36 Mini. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy Q36 Mini is roughly 10% smaller and 50% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; PowKiddy Q36 Mini runs RetroFE. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy Q36 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the PowKiddy Q36 Mini?
- The PowKiddy Q36 Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $16 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the PowKiddy Q36 Mini?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the newer model, released in 2024.
