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 X2
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GKD Pixel
- Newer model
- GKD Pixel
Main differences
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X2.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; PowKiddy X2 runs RetroArch.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy X2
- Price
- $80
- OS
- RetroArch
- Released
- Apr 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 7.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
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Specs
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| Spec | GKD Pixel | PowKiddy X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76 | $80 |
| OS | IUX | RetroArch |
| Screen | 2.31 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 128:75 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 1024 x 600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic X1830 | RockChip RK3128 |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ❌ | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 128 MB DDR2 | 512 MB |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 107 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm | ? |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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 X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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
- PowKiddy X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2?
- Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X2. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; PowKiddy X2 runs RetroArch.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the PowKiddy X2?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the cheaper of the two at around $76, roughly $4 less than the PowKiddy X2 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the PowKiddy X2?
- The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the newer model, released in 2024.
