Device comparison

HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra vs. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus

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Quick verdict

Best value
GKD Mini Plus
Better screen
GKD Mini Plus
Newer model
GKD Mini Plus

Main differences

  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus has similar emulation coverage to HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial); HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra runs Linux.

HardKernel

Odroid Go Ultra

Details
Price
$111
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2022
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
299 grams

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Game Kiddy

GKD Mini Plus

Details
Price
$109
OS
Linux: JELOS (Unofficial)
Released
Jan 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecOdroid Go UltraGKD Mini Plus
Price$111$109
OSLinuxLinux: JELOS (Unofficial)
Screen5.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution854 x 480640 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetAmlogic S922XRockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A73 / Cortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G52 MP6Mali-G52 2EE
RAM2 GB LPDDR41 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 16 GB eMMC, External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh3000 mAh
Weight299 grams?
Dimensions204 mm x 86 mm x 25 mmWithout mini dock:

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOdroid Go UltraGKD Mini Plus
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentGood
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastGoodGood
PSPGoodGood
SaturnPlayablePlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubePlayableLimited
WiiLimitedLimited
PS2LimitedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSLimitedLimited
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra and the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus?
Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus has similar emulation coverage to HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra. Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial); HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra or the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus?
The Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is the cheaper of the two at around $109, roughly $2 less than the HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the HardKernel Odroid Go Ultra or the Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus?
The Game Kiddy GKD Mini Plus is the newer model, released in 2023.

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