Device comparison

Retroflag GPi Case 2 vs. Retroflag GPi Case 2W

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Quick verdict

Newer model
GPi Case 2W

Main differences

  • Retroflag GPi Case 2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.

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GPi Case 2

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
224 grams

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GPi Case 2W

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
224 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGPi Case 2GPi Case 2W
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2711Broadcom BCM2710A1
CPUCortex-A72Cortex-A53
GPUBroadcom VideoCore VIBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1, 2, 4 or 8 GB512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
StorageInternal MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh2800 mAh
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPi Case 2GPi Case 2W
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 2W 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
  • GPi Case 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W 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 2W GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 2W N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPi Case 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2W 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 2W PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W 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 2W 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 2W PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPi Case 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W 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 2W SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W 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 2W Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPi Case 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2W 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 2W 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 2W 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 2W 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 2W Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Retroflag GPi Case 2 and the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
Retroflag GPi Case 2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
Which is newer, the Retroflag GPi Case 2 or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2W is the newer model, released in 2022.

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