Retroflag
GPi Case
- Price
- $70.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Jun 2019
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 280 grams
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Retroflag GPi Case vs. Retroflag GPi Case 2W
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GPi Case
- More portable
- GPi Case 2W
- Newer model
- GPi Case 2W
Main differences
- Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Retroflag GPi Case is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Retroflag GPi Case 2W is about 18% lighter.
- Retroflag GPi Case 2W is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Retroflag GPi Case is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
Retroflag
GPi Case 2W
- Price
- $80.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Dec 2022
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 230 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | GPi Case | GPi Case 2W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70.00 | $80.00 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2835 | Broadcom BCM2710A1 |
| CPU | ARM1176JZF-S | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR | 512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | AA x3 | 2800 mAh |
| Weight | 280 grams | 230 grams |
| Dimensions | 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm | 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | GPi Case | GPi Case 2W |
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Emulation source notes
- GPi Case DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 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 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 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 2W GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GPi Case 2W N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GPi Case 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 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GPi Case 2W PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 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 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GPi Case 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 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GPi Case 2W SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPi Case 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 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- GPi Case 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 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 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 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPi Case 2W 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
- 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 and the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
- Retroflag GPi Case 2W has stronger listed emulation coverage. Retroflag GPi Case is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroflag GPi Case 2W is about 18% lighter. Retroflag GPi Case 2W 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 or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
- The Retroflag GPi Case is the cheaper of the two at around $70.00, roughly $10.00 less than the Retroflag GPi Case 2W based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Retroflag GPi Case or the Retroflag GPi Case 2W?
- The Retroflag GPi Case 2W is the newer model, released in 2022.
