Overview
The GPD Win 2 is a high-end clamshell retro handheld from GamePad Digital with a 6.0-inch 1280×720 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 10. It is best suited for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS, with support listed up to Wii. It typically sells for around $775.
- Screen
- 6.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Intel Core M3-8100Y
- RAM
- 8 GB LPDDR3
- Battery
- 2x 4900 mAh
- Weight
- 460 grams
- OS
- Windows 10
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genmixed
- GameCubeGood
- WiiGood
- PS2Playable
- Modernlimited
- 3DSPlayable
- Wii ULimited
- PS3No
- SwitchLimited
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Released
- July 2019
- Type
- Handheld, Clamshell
- Operating system
- Windows 10
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 6.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 244.77 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Intel Core M3-8100Y
- CPU
- Intel Amber Lake, 2 cores, 1.1 GHz - 3.4 GHz
- GPU
- Intel UHD Graphics 615, 300 MHz - 900 MHz
- RAM
- 8 GB LPDDR3
- Storage
- Internal 256 GB SSD & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2x 4900 mAh, 6-8 hours
- Weight
- 460 grams
- Dimensions
- 162 mm x 99 mm x 25 mm
- Material
- Plastic & Aluminum combo
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L2/R2, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- Power, Full QWERTY layout keyboard
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 emulate?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 plays systems up to Wii well. It is at its best with Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS.
Can the GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 play Wii games?
Yes. Wii performance on the GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo Wii: 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 2 play PS2 games?
Only partially. PS2 on the GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 cost?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 typically sells for around $775, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 run?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 ships with Windows 10.
What screen does the GamePad Digital GPD Win 2 have?
It has a 6.0 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 720 at 244.77 PPI.
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