Overview
The GPD Win is a high-end clamshell retro handheld from GamePad Digital with a 5.5-inch 1280×720 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 10. It is best suited for Dreamcast, DS, N64, PS1, with support listed up to Saturn. It typically sells for around $330.
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Intel Atom x7 Z8750
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR3
- Battery
- 6900 mAh
- Weight
- 300 grams
- OS
- Windows 10
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPGood
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnGood
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- WiiLimited
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Released
- October 2016
- Type
- Handheld, Clamshell
- Operating system
- Windows 10
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 5.5 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 267.02 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Intel Atom x7 Z8750
- CPU
- Intel Atom x7 Z8750, 4 cores, 1.6 GHz - 2.56 GHz
- GPU
- Intel HD 405 Graphics, 200 - 600 MHz
- RAM
- 4 GB LPDDR3 LPDDR3
- Storage
- Internal 64 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 6900 mAh
- Weight
- 300 grams
- Dimensions
- 155 mm x 97 mm x 22 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L2/R2, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- L3, R3, Power, Full QWERTY layout keyboard
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth
- 4
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the GamePad Digital GPD Win emulate?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win plays systems up to Saturn well. It is at its best with Dreamcast, DS, N64, PS1.
Can the GamePad Digital GPD Win play Saturn games?
Yes. Saturn performance on the GamePad Digital GPD Win is rated good in our catalog. Sega Saturn: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the GamePad Digital GPD Win play GameCube games?
Not well. GameCube performance on the GamePad Digital GPD Win is rated poor. Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
How much does the GamePad Digital GPD Win cost?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win typically sells for around $330, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePad Digital GPD Win run?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win ships with Windows 10.
What screen does the GamePad Digital GPD Win have?
It has a 5.5 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 720 at 267.02 PPI.
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