TRIMUI Brick Hammer vs. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2

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GKD Pixel 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
GKD Pixel 2
More portable
GKD Pixel 2
Newer model
TRIMUI Brick Hammer

Main differences

  • TRIMUI Brick Hammer has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 38% smaller and 42% lighter.
  • TRIMUI Brick Hammer has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2.
  • TRIMUI Brick Hammer runs TRIMUI UI; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix).
  • TRIMUI Brick Hammer is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

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TRIMUI Brick Hammer

Details
Price
$96.79
OS
TRIMUI UI
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.2 inches IPS
Weight
196 grams

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$109.99
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    Pokémon Lazarus

    1 player · 1 session

Specs

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SpecTRIMUI Brick HammerGKD Pixel 2
Price$96.79$79.99
OSTRIMUI UILinux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)
Screen3.2 inches2.4 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
ChipsetAllwinner A133PRockChip RK3326S
CPUARM Cortex-A53Cortex-A35
GPUImagination PowerVR GE8300Mali-G31 MP2
RAM1 GB1 GB DDR3
Storage8 GB eMMCExternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh Li-polymer, 3.7 V1800 mAh
Weight196 grams114 grams
Dimensions73.2 x 109.9 x 11.8–19.9 mm63 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemTRIMUI Brick HammerGKD Pixel 2
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellent
NESExcellent
GenesisExcellent
GBAExcellent
SNESExcellent
PS1Excellent
Mid-generation systems
DSGood
N64Playable
DreamcastPlayable
PSPPlayable
SaturnLimited
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupported
WiiUnknown
PS2Unsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • GKD Pixel 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip 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 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GKD Pixel 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GKD Pixel 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GKD Pixel 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GKD Pixel 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the TRIMUI Brick Hammer and the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
TRIMUI Brick Hammer has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 38% smaller and 42% lighter. TRIMUI Brick Hammer has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2. TRIMUI Brick Hammer runs TRIMUI UI; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix). TRIMUI Brick Hammer is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the TRIMUI Brick Hammer or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is the cheaper of the two at around $80.00, roughly $15.00 less than the TRIMUI Brick Hammer based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the TRIMUI Brick Hammer or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
The TRIMUI Brick Hammer is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the TRIMUI Brick Hammer or the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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