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Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2Retro / Emulation
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Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2

Game Kiddy · Released Feb 2025 ·

The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is a 2.4" IPS handheld from Game Kiddy powered by the RockChip RK3326S. It launched at around $80.

8.1
out of 10
$80
Launch price $80
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Pros

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

Cons

  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • 2.4” 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 64Limited
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSPlayable
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastLimited
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPLimited

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
RockChip RK3326S
CPU
Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-G31 2EE, 650 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3
Storage
External MicroSD Internal
Weight
115 g
Dimensions
63 x 81 x 17 mm
Cooling
Passive

Display

Size
2.4″
Resolution
640 x 480
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
1800 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

No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.7
Performance3.4

The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is a 2.4" IPS handheld from Game Kiddy powered by the RockChip RK3326S. It launched at around $80. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Premium-feeling metal body; Very small and pocketable. Trade-offs to note: No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); 2.4” screen might be too small for some; No Bluetooth.