Device comparison

Game Kiddy GKD Pixel vs. PowKiddy X20

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy X20
More portable
GKD Pixel
Newer model
GKD Pixel

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X20.
  • PowKiddy X20 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 73% smaller.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; PowKiddy X20 runs Linux.

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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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X20

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecGKD PixelPowKiddy X20
Price$76$70
OSIUXLinux
Screen2.31 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240960 x 544
ChipsetIngenic X1830RockChip RK3128
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM128 MB DDR2256 MB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 128 MB & External MicroSD
Battery1300 mAh2800 mAh
Weight107 grams?
Dimensions56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm193 mm x 85 mm x 18 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD PixelPowKiddy X20
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • GKD Pixel DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20 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 X20?
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X20. PowKiddy X20 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 73% smaller. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; PowKiddy X20 runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the PowKiddy X20?
The PowKiddy X20 is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $6 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the PowKiddy X20?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the newer model, released in 2024.

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