Overview
The GPD Win Max is a high-end clamshell retro handheld from GamePad Digital with a 8.0-inch 1280×800 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 10. It is best suited for GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, with support listed up to 3DS. It typically sells for around $779.
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Intel Core i5-1035G7
- RAM
- 16GB LPDDR4
- Battery
- 3x 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 800 grams
- OS
- Windows 10
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiGood
- PS2Good
- Modernmixed
- 3DSGood
- Wii UPlayable
- PS3Limited
- SwitchLimited
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PS3: 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: 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: 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
- August 2020
- Type
- Handheld, Clamshell
- Operating system
- Windows 10
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1280 x 800 (16:10)
- Pixel density
- 188.68 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Intel Core i5-1035G7
- CPU
- Intel Ice Lake-U, 4 cores, 1.2 GHz - 3.7 GHz
- GPU
- Intel Iris Plus 940 64EU, 300 MHz - 1.05 GHz
- RAM
- 16GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- Internal 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3x 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 800 grams
- Dimensions
- 205 mm x 140 mm x 24.5 mm
- Material
- Metal (Magnesium Aluminum Alloy)
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- Power, Full QWERTY keyboard
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 Max emulate?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win Max plays systems up to 3DS well. It is at its best with GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP.
Can the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max play 3DS games?
Yes. 3DS performance on the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo 3DS: 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 Max play Wii U games?
Only partially. Wii U on the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max is playable with compromises. Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max cost?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win Max typically sells for around $779, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max run?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win Max ships with Windows 10.
What screen does the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max have?
It has a 8.0 inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 800 at 188.68 PPI.
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