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Game Kiddy GKD Pixel

Game Kiddy · Released Jan 2024 ·

The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is a 2.31" IPS handheld from Game Kiddy powered by the Ingenic X1830. It launched at around $75.

7.6
out of 10
$75
Launch price $75
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Pros

  • +Premium-feeling metal body
  • +Very small and pocketable

Cons

  • Low resolution screen
  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • 2.31” screen might be too small for some
  • No Bluetooth
  • Can't be connected to external monitors

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 64Not supported
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSNot supported
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastNot supported
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPNot supported

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
Ingenic X1830
CPU
XBurst, 1 cores, 1.5 GHz
GPU
RAM
128 MB DDR2
Storage
External MicroSD Internal
Weight
107 g
Dimensions
56 x 80 x 18 mm
Cooling
Active (fan)

Display

Size
2.31″
Resolution
320 x 240
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
1300 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
0
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

Custom firmware

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build5.1
Screen7.0
Performance2.4

The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel is a 2.31" IPS handheld from Game Kiddy powered by the Ingenic X1830. It launched at around $75. It carries 128 MB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Premium-feeling metal body; Very small and pocketable. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); 2.31” screen might be too small for some.