Retroflag GPi Case 2 vs. Retroflag GPi Case

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Quick verdict

Best value
GPi Case
More portable
GPi Case 2
Newer model
GPi Case 2

Main differences

  • Retroflag GPi Case 2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Retroflag GPi Case is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroflag GPi Case 2 is about 20% lighter.
  • Retroflag GPi Case 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Retroflag GPi Case is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

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GPi Case 2

Details
Price
$80.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
224 grams

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Retroflag

GPi Case

Details
Price
$70.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
280 grams

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Specs

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SpecGPi Case 2GPi Case
Price$80.00$70.00
Screen3.0 inch2.8 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2711Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A72ARM1176JZF-S
GPUBroadcom VideoCore VIBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1, 2, 4 or 8 GB512 MB DDR
StorageInternal MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery4000 mAhAA x3
Weight224 grams280 grams
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPi Case 2GPi Case
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

  • GPi Case 2 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
  • GPi Case DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPi Case N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPi Case 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPi Case 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPi Case PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPi Case 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPi Case Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPi Case GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPi Case Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroflag GPi Case 2 and the Retroflag GPi Case?
Retroflag GPi Case 2 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Retroflag GPi Case is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroflag GPi Case 2 is about 20% lighter. Retroflag GPi Case 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Retroflag GPi Case is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Retroflag GPi Case 2 or the Retroflag GPi Case?
The Retroflag GPi Case is the cheaper of the two at around $70.00, roughly $10.00 less than the Retroflag GPi Case 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Retroflag GPi Case 2 or the Retroflag GPi Case?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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