KT Pocket
KT-R1
- Price
- $170
- OS
- Android 12
- Released
- Jul 2023
- Up to
- Wii
- Screen
- 4.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 260 grams
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Device comparison
KT Pocket KT-R1 vs. GAMEMT EX8
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GAMEMT EX8
- More portable
- KT-R1
- Newer model
- GAMEMT EX8
Main differences
- GAMEMT EX8 has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1.
- GAMEMT EX8 is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- KT Pocket KT-R1 is about 10% lighter.
- GAMEMT EX8 runs Android 14; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12.
- GAMEMT EX8 is highlighted for Dreamcast, PSP, N64, PS1, Genesis, GBA; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS.
Details
GAMEMT
GAMEMT EX8
- Price
- $140
- OS
- Android 14
- Released
- Mar 2026
- Up to
- PS2
- Screen
- 4.88 inch IPS
- Weight
- 290 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | KT-R1 | GAMEMT EX8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170 | $140 |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| Screen | 4.5 inch | 4.88 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 1620 x 1080 | 1620 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| CPU | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4, 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4X | 6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 64, 128, or 256 GB UFS2.1, | 128GB internal, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 260 grams | 290 grams |
| Dimensions | 169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm | ? |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- KT-R1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- KT-R1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GAMEMT EX8 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- KT-R1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GAMEMT EX8 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- KT-R1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GAMEMT EX8 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- KT-R1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- KT-R1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GAMEMT EX8 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- KT-R1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GAMEMT EX8 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- KT-R1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- KT-R1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- KT-R1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GAMEMT EX8 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the KT Pocket KT-R1 and the GAMEMT EX8?
- GAMEMT EX8 has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1. GAMEMT EX8 is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KT Pocket KT-R1 is about 10% lighter. GAMEMT EX8 runs Android 14; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12. GAMEMT EX8 is highlighted for Dreamcast, PSP, N64, PS1, Genesis, GBA; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS.
- Which is cheaper, the KT Pocket KT-R1 or the GAMEMT EX8?
- The GAMEMT EX8 is the cheaper of the two at around $140, roughly $30 less than the KT Pocket KT-R1 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the KT Pocket KT-R1 or the GAMEMT EX8?
- The GAMEMT EX8 is the newer model, released in 2026.
