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Retroflag GPi Case vs. LDK Game

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
LDK Game
Better screen
GPi Case
More portable
LDK Game
Newer model
GPi Case

Main differences

  • Retroflag GPi Case has similar emulation coverage to LDK Game.
  • LDK Game is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • LDK Game is roughly 39% smaller and 64% lighter.
  • Retroflag GPi Case has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on LDK Game.
  • Retroflag GPi Case runs Linux (RetroPie); LDK Game runs RetroFW.

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GPi Case

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
280 grams

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LDK / Wolsen

LDK Game

Details
Price
$50
OS
RetroFW
Released
Apr 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.6 inch TFT
Weight
100 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGPi CaseLDK Game
Price$70$50
OSLinux (RetroPie)RetroFW
Screen2.8 inch2.6 inch
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2835Ingenic JZ4760B
CPUARM1176JZF-SXBurst
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVVivante GC200
RAM512 MB DDR128 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
BatteryAA x31020 mAh BL-5C
Weight280 grams100 grams
Dimensions135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm88 mm x 76 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPi CaseLDK Game
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 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LDK Game DS: Nintendo DS: 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
  • LDK Game 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • LDK Game 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 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • LDK Game N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LDK Game NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • LDK Game PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPi Case PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LDK Game PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • LDK Game PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LDK Game PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • LDK Game Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • LDK Game SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPi Case Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LDK Game Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LDK Game Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • LDK Game Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • LDK Game Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • LDK Game Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LDK Game GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • LDK Game 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 and the LDK Game?
Retroflag GPi Case has similar emulation coverage to LDK Game. LDK Game is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. LDK Game is roughly 39% smaller and 64% lighter. Retroflag GPi Case has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on LDK Game. Retroflag GPi Case runs Linux (RetroPie); LDK Game runs RetroFW.
Which is cheaper, the Retroflag GPi Case or the LDK Game?
The LDK Game is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $20 less than the Retroflag GPi Case based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Retroflag GPi Case or the LDK Game?
The Retroflag GPi Case is the newer model, released in 2019.

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