Overview
The GPD Win 3 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from GamePad Digital with a 5.5-inch 1280×720 H-IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 10. It is best suited for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $799.
- Screen
- 5.5 inch H-IPS
- Chipset
- Intel Core i5-1135G7 / Intel Core i7-1165G7
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR4x
- Battery
- 3x 4000 mAh
- Weight
- 560 grams
- OS
- Windows 10
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernmixed
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UGood
- PS3Limited
- SwitchGood
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Released
- May 2021
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows 10
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 5.5 inch H-IPS
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 267.02 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Intel Core i5-1135G7 / Intel Core i7-1165G7
- CPU
- Intel Tiger Lake-U, 4 cores, 2.4 GHz - 4.2 GHz (i5-1135G7)
- GPU
- Intel Iris Xe 80EU, 1.3 GHz (80EU - i5-1135G7)
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR4x LPDDR4x-4266
- Storage
- Internal 1 TB M.2 NVMe / AHCI 2280 SSD, External MicroSDXC
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3x 4000 mAh, 3-8 hours (estimated)
- Weight
- 560 grams
- Dimensions
- 198 mm x 92 mm x 27 mm
- Material
- Magnesium alloy & ABS plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- Full backlit QWERTY touch keyboard, Power, Volume +-, Fingerprint reader, 2 Rear Paddle Buttons, Xbox button, Handle/mouse toggle switch
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 emulate?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 plays systems up to Switch well. It is at its best with 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Can the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
How much does the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 cost?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 typically sells for around $799, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 run?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 ships with Windows 10.
What screen does the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 have?
It has a 5.5 inch H-IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 720 at 267.02 PPI.
When was the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 released?
GamePad Digital released the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 in May 2021.
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