Both the GKD Pixel 2 and PowKiddy RGB20S cost $80 and share the same entry-level RockChip RK3326-series silicon, so emulation reach is effectively identical — expect solid performance up to Nintendo DS. The practical difference is physical: the Pixel 2 is a micro-sized device released in February 2025 running IUX 2.5 or Rocknix, while the RGB20S, out since May 2022, uses a taller vertical layout with broader community OS support through 351ELEC, AmberELEC, and ArkOS.
| GKD Pixel 2 | PowKiddy RGB20S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $80 |
| Brand | Game Kiddy | PowKiddy |
| Released | 2025 / 02 | 2022 / 05 |
| Type | Micro | Vertical |
| OS | Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix) | Linux / 351ELEC, AmberELEC, ArkOS |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3326S | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD (Compatible cards list) |
| Cooling | ❌ | — |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.4 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 333.33 PPI | 228.57 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 1800 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Dimensions | 62 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm | 83 mm x 120 mm x 20.8 mm |
| Shell | Metal (Aluminum) | Plastic |
| Colors | Green, Red, Purple, Black | Blue, Orange, White, Transparent Purple |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ❌ | USB-C OTG |
| Video out | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port | USB-C Bottom facing | USB-C x2 Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Single Mono Bottom facing | Single Mono Front facing |
| GKD Pixel 2 | PowKiddy RGB20S | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | B | B |
| Nintendo 64 | C | C |
| Dreamcast | C | C |
| PSP | C | C |
| Sega Saturn | D | D |
| GameCube | F | F |
| Nintendo 3DS | F | F |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | F | F |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
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