Device comparison

Game Kiddy GKD Pixel vs. SJGAM M22 Pro

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
M22 Pro
More portable
GKD Pixel
Newer model
M22 Pro

Main differences

  • SJGAM M22 Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • SJGAM M22 Pro is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 71% smaller.
  • SJGAM M22 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC); Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX.

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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SJGAM

M22 Pro

Details
Price
$50
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecGKD PixelM22 Pro
Price$76$50
OSIUXLinux (EmuELEC)
Screen2.31 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 2401920 x 1080
ChipsetIngenic X1830"N909"
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM128 MB DDR21 GB DDR4
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery1300 mAh3000 mAh
Weight107 grams?
Dimensions56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm191 mm x 81 mm x 33 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD PixelM22 Pro
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
  • M22 Pro DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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 SJGAM M22 Pro?
SJGAM M22 Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage. SJGAM M22 Pro is about $26 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 71% smaller. SJGAM M22 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC); Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the SJGAM M22 Pro?
The SJGAM M22 Pro is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $26 less than the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the SJGAM M22 Pro?
The SJGAM M22 Pro is the newer model, released in 2024.

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