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Multi Game System MGSP vs. GamePad Digital GPD XP

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Quick verdict

Best value
GPD XP
Better screen
GPD XP
More portable
MGSP
Newer model
GPD XP

Main differences

  • GamePad Digital GPD XP has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • GamePad Digital GPD XP is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Multi Game System MGSP is roughly 26% smaller and 20% lighter.
  • GamePad Digital GPD XP has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Multi Game System MGSP.
  • GamePad Digital GPD XP runs Android 11; Multi Game System MGSP runs Linux (RetroPie).

Multi Game System

MGSP

Details
Price
$350
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.2 inch TFT
Weight
300 grams

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GamePad Digital

GPD XP

Details
Price
$325
OS
Android 11
Released
Oct 2021
Up to
Wii
Screen
6.81 inch IPS
Weight
375 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecMGSPGPD XP
Price$350$325
OSLinux (RetroPie)Android 11
Screen3.2 inch6.81 inch
Aspect ratio4:320:9
Resolution320 x 2402400 x 1080
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837MediaTek Helio G95
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVMali-G76 MC4
RAM1 GB DDR26 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 2.1, External MicroSD
Battery2400 mAh7000 mAh
Weight300 grams375 grams
Dimensions179 mm x 80 mm x 32 mm233 mm x 83 mm x 18 - 41 mm
Video outYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemMGSPGPD XP
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • MGSP DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • GPD XP DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD XP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • MGSP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD XP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPD XP N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD XP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD XP PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD XP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • MGSP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD XP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPD XP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD XP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • MGSP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD XP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD XP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPD XP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD XP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD XP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD XP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD XP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • MGSP Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPD XP Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Multi Game System MGSP and the GamePad Digital GPD XP?
GamePad Digital GPD XP has stronger listed emulation coverage. GamePad Digital GPD XP is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Multi Game System MGSP is roughly 26% smaller and 20% lighter. GamePad Digital GPD XP has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Multi Game System MGSP. GamePad Digital GPD XP runs Android 11; Multi Game System MGSP runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the Multi Game System MGSP or the GamePad Digital GPD XP?
The GamePad Digital GPD XP is the cheaper of the two at around $325, roughly $25 less than the Multi Game System MGSP based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Multi Game System MGSP or the GamePad Digital GPD XP?
The GamePad Digital GPD XP is the newer model, released in 2021.

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