Overview
The GCW Zero is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from Game Consoles Worldwide with a 3.5-inch 320×240 TFT screen, WiFi, and runs OpenDingux. It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $150.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Chipset
- Ingenic JZ4770
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR2
- Battery
- 2800 mAh
- Weight
- 225 grams
- OS
- OpenDingux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESGood
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Good
- Mid-genlimited
- N64Limited
- DSNo
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
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Specifications
General
- Released
- January 2013
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- OpenDingux
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Resolution
- 320 x 240 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 114.29 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Ingenic JZ4770
- CPU
- XBurst, 1 cores, 1.0 GHz
- GPU
- Vivante GC860, 315 - 575 MHz
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR2 DDR2
- Storage
- Internal & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- MIPS
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2800 mAh
- Weight
- 225 grams
- Dimensions
- 143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- Hold, Reset
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 b/g/n
- Ports
- HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero emulate?
The Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero plays systems up to PS1 well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Can the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is rated good in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero play N64 games?
Not well. N64 performance on the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is rated poor. Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
How much does the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero cost?
The Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero typically sells for around $150, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero run?
The Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero ships with OpenDingux.
What screen does the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero have?
It has a 3.5 inch TFT display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 114.29 PPI.
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