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.
