GKD PIXEL 2 2.4-Inch Metal Portable Handheld Game Console

While not perfect it is extremely entertaining for a handheld nostalgia in cutesy form factor that fits perfectly in your pocket!

I own an r36s. I'd say that the r36s device (huge in comparison, the screen is only a bit smaller than the GKD PIXEL 2) is comparable to the GKD PIXEL 2 in many ways. Both can use some form of emulationstation as a backend. Also, they share a chipset if I'm not mistaken, but I could be. Both play up to PS1, PSP, NDS, N64 games, which is probably more of a catologue than any living human will ever need.

I'm surprised to say, but the GKD PIXEL 2 outplays the r36s by a mile, despite having the same exact catalogue and very similar specs. N64 is always a bit spotty with devices like these, and it is still slightly with the GKDP2, but overall better. The device, despite being more compact than my alternative pick, the r36s, is more accurate at displaying battery, more fluid with menu mappings, and more fluid with emulation. The only downfall is the lack of a stick prevents N64 and PSP from reaching true potential. But it's better than choppy 30fps.

I would say the performance, outside of the control setup, is very similar to that of a raspberry pi 4b running retropie, for any giganerds.

Also, I must clarify, I did NOT use LITNXT's stock MicroSD card nor the stock OS that it runs, which I believe is Rocknix (???). I used PlumOS on a PNY 64GB card. PlumOS is pretty good, but if you compare it to something like OnionOS for Miyoo Mini Plus and V4, you see it lacks things like the menu pausing into a save state. But it really does have all that there is to be needed to play your favorite games. I personally find this to be a great emulator for my DS games, like FFIII and LEGO Star Wars II. The guide to install plum is here.

https://github.com/game-de-it/plumOS-pixel2/releases/tag/plumOS-pixel2_v0.1

Tldr it is soooo good for what I need it for.

PS I had the best experience with LITNXT getting mine shipped, despite delays. They gave me more than I asked for and I appreciate that.

I have the previous version in blue and was very disappointed that blue anodize wasn't an option at launch. Then I received an email from Lintx offering it in blue. I was on it like a crack hoe on a rock. Shipping time was reasonable and I received the exact model and color I wanted. I don't like the blue color of this one as much as the blue color on the first model but, it's close enough. I do like the plastic button on this one more than the metal buttons on the previous model. The little bit of added screen size is a welcome upgrade. This model has a noticeable upgrade in power compared to the first one although still rather weak compared to most other handhelds in this price range. Let's face it, if you are buying this particular model, you are probably buying it for the novelty of it's small size and gorgeous metal case rather than what games it can or can't play. They knocked it out of the park on looks and build quality. I have several other handhelds to use with a few powerful enough to run Switch games smoothly. It would be rare that I use this one at all based on the screen size but, I'm very glad I managed to get one in a color I wanted.

I guess only complaint I'd have is I'd want a better designed user environment of the options offered, at least something more pleasing to look at

Everything is already setup and good to go out of the box. The package came super fast too. 11/10 would sell my kidney for 5 more