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Game Kiddy GKD Pixel vs. Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
Better screen
Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
More portable
GKD Pixel
Newer model
GKD Pixel

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203.
  • Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 72% smaller and 49% lighter.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 runs RetroArch.

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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Subor

Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203

Details
Price
$70
OS
RetroArch
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.1 inch OLED
Weight
211 grams

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Specs

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SpecGKD PixelQ500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
Price$76$70
OSIUXRetroArch
Screen2.31 inch5.1 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240960 x 544
PanelIPSOLED
ChipsetIngenic X1830RockChip RK3128
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM128 MB DDR2512 MB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 128 MB & External MicroSD
Battery1300 mAh3000 mAh
Weight107 grams211 grams
Dimensions56 mm x 80 mm x 18 mm195 mm x 82 mm x 15 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD PixelQ500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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 Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203?
Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has similar emulation coverage to Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203. Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is roughly 72% smaller and 49% lighter. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel runs IUX; Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 runs RetroArch.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel or the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203?
The Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 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 Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is the newer model, released in 2024.

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