GamePad Digital
GPD G5A
- Price
- Unknown
- OS
- Android 4.4
- Released
- Jan 2014
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 5.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 307 grams
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GamePad Digital GPD G5A vs. OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora
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Quick verdict
- More portable
- GPD G5A
- Newer model
- GPD G5A
Main differences
- GamePad Digital GPD G5A has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is roughly 43% smaller and 4% lighter.
- GamePad Digital GPD G5A runs Android 4.4; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora runs Linux (SuperZaxxon).
- GamePad Digital GPD G5A is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
OpenPandora GmbH
OpenPandora
- Price
- Unknown
- OS
- Linux (SuperZaxxon)
- Released
- May 2010
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 4.3 inch TFT
- Weight
- 320 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | GPD G5A | OpenPandora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Unknown | Unknown |
| OS | Android 4.4 | Linux (SuperZaxxon) |
| Screen | 5.0 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 5:3 |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | TFT |
| Chipset | Rockchip RK3188 | TI OMAP3530 (Classic, Rebirth) |
| CPU | Cortex-A9 | Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP4 | PowerVR SGX530 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 256 MB (Classic) |
| Storage | Internal 8 GB & External MicroSD | 2 External SD slots |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Weight | 307 grams | 320 grams |
| Dimensions | 195 mm x 105 mm x 37 mm | 140 mm x 83.5 mm x 29 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GPD G5A DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- OpenPandora DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- GPD G5A 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- OpenPandora 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- OpenPandora GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPD G5A N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- OpenPandora N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GPD G5A NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- OpenPandora NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPD G5A PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- OpenPandora PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GPD G5A PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- OpenPandora PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- OpenPandora PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- OpenPandora PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- OpenPandora Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- OpenPandora SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- GPD G5A Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- OpenPandora Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- OpenPandora Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- OpenPandora Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- OpenPandora Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPD G5A Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- OpenPandora Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPD G5A GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- OpenPandora GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPD G5A Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- OpenPandora Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the GamePad Digital GPD G5A and the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora?
- GamePad Digital GPD G5A has stronger listed emulation coverage. OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is roughly 43% smaller and 4% lighter. GamePad Digital GPD G5A runs Android 4.4; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora runs Linux (SuperZaxxon). GamePad Digital GPD G5A is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is newer, the GamePad Digital GPD G5A or the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora?
- The GamePad Digital GPD G5A is the newer model, released in 2014.
