Game Kiddy GKD Mini
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The GKD Mini is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2021 by Game Kiddy. It is built around the Ingenic X1830 with 128 MB LPDDR2, has a 3.5 inch IPS 320 x 240 display, and uses a 2500 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the budget tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, USB-C OTG, WiFi support with USB dongle, a plastic or metal (aluminum) shell.
How far can it go?
Comfortably runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed.
Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 likely unplayable due to no GPU, CPS3 runs at 60 FPS with overclocking to 1.9 GHz and latest FBA build
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Ingenic X1830 |
|---|---|
| CPU | XBurst |
| GPU | ❌ |
| RAM | 128 MB LPDDR2 |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| PPI | 114.29 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C OTG, WiFi support with USB dongle |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 111 mm x 86 mm x 19 mm |
| Weight | 162 grams |
| Shell | Plastic or Metal (Aluminum) |
| Colors | Plastic: Teal (other colors TBA) Metal: Gray, Black |
Compare prices & buy
from $65 – $110
Plastic: $65 Metal: $110
Often sold by: Kickstarter · Myretrogamecase.com · Retromimi · Whatskogame.com · Game Kiddy
Notes
"Around 200 units of metal version GKD mini will be available for China by the end of January. Maybe Alwaysbefun can order some for the international customers who are interested in." (Source: Lei)