Overview
The GPD Win Max 2021 is a high-end clamshell retro handheld from GamePad Digital with a 8.0-inch 1280×800 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 $999.
- Screen
- 8.0 inch H-IPS
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen 7 4800 U,
- RAM
- 16GB LPDDR4
- Battery
- 3x 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 790 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
- PS3Playable
- 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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
- September 2021
- Type
- Handheld, Clamshell
- Operating system
- Windows 10
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 8.0 inch H-IPS
- Resolution
- 1280 x 800 (16:10)
- Pixel density
- 188.68 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen 7 4800 U,
- CPU
- AMD Zen 2,, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz - 4.2 GHz (AMD)
- GPU
- AMD Radeon RX Vega 8,, 1.75 GHz (AMD)
- RAM
- 16GB LPDDR4 LPDDR4X-4266
- Storage
- Internal 1 TB / 2 TB PCIE4 NVMe M.2 SSD & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3x 5000 mAh, 3 Hours Of Heavy Use, 6-8 Hours Of Moderate Use, 14 Hours Of Light Use
- Weight
- 790 grams
- Dimensions
- 207 mm x 145 mm x 26 mm
- Material
- Metal (Magnesium Aluminum Alloy)
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- Gamepad/Mouse switch key, Power, Reset, 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 2021 emulate?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 plays systems up to Switch well. It is at its best with 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Can the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 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 Max 2021 cost?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 typically sells for around $999, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 run?
The GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 ships with Windows 10.
What screen does the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 have?
It has a 8.0 inch H-IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 800 at 188.68 PPI.
When was the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 released?
GamePad Digital released the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2021 in September 2021.
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