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Game Kiddy GKD Bubble

Game Kiddy · Released Oct 2024 ·

The Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Game Kiddy powered by the RockChip RK3566. It launched at around $85.

6.6
out of 10
$85
Launch price $85
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Pros

  • +Unique design borrowing from the Sega Game Gear
  • +Can be connected to external displays
  • +Big 4000 mAh battery

Cons

  • Not powerful enough for higher end emulation
  • No Bluetooth

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Playable
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnLimited
DreamcastPlayable
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPPlayable

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
CPU
Cortex-A55, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE, 850 MHz
RAM
1 GB LPDDR4
Storage
Dual External MicroSD Internal
Weight
227 g
Dimensions
166.8 x 82 x 24 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
3.5″
Resolution
640 x 480
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
4000 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
2
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Linux

Also plays natively: Linux

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.0
Performance4.2

The Game Kiddy GKD Bubble is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Game Kiddy powered by the RockChip RK3566. It launched at around $85. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Unique design borrowing from the Sega Game Gear; Can be connected to external displays; Big 4000 mAh battery. Trade-offs to note: Not powerful enough for higher end emulation; No Bluetooth.