Overview
The GPD XD+ is a premium clamshell retro handheld from GamePad Digital with a 5.0-inch 1280×720 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 7.0. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to Dreamcast. It typically sells for around $200.
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- MediaTek MTK8176
- RAM
- 4 GB DDR3
- Battery
- 6000 mAh
- Weight
- 300 grams
- OS
- Android 7.0
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSGood
- PSPPlayable
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- WiiLimited
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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 but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Some Wii games can be approached at playable or fullspeed FPS. Its really game specific, and even worse, this isn't using its built in OS. I used Lineage (not available publicly), not Cleanrom or its built in OS. Not to mention I underclock and sometimes use special Gecko/Action Replay codes from romhacking communities to rise the FPS even more" - pat277
- 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 but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Released
- February 2018
- Type
- Handheld, Clamshell
- Operating system
- Android 7.0
- Price range
- Premium
Display
- Screen
- 5.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1280 x 720 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 293.72 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek MTK8176
- CPU
- Cortex-A72, Cortex-A53, 6 cores, 2.1 GHz
- GPU
- PowerVR GX6250, 700 MHz
- RAM
- 4 GB DDR3 LPDDR3
- Storage
- Internal 16/32/64 GB & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 6000 mAh
- Weight
- 300 grams
- Dimensions
- 155 mm x 89 mm x 24 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- L3, R3, Power, Volume +-, Back, Home, Menu, Games
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- Ports
- HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the GamePad Digital GPD XD+ emulate?
The GamePad Digital GPD XD+ plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the GamePad Digital GPD XD+ play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the GamePad Digital GPD XD+ is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the GamePad Digital GPD XD+ play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the GamePad Digital GPD XD+ is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the GamePad Digital GPD XD+ cost?
The GamePad Digital GPD XD+ typically sells for around $200, which puts it in the premium tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePad Digital GPD XD+ run?
The GamePad Digital GPD XD+ ships with Android 7.0.
What screen does the GamePad Digital GPD XD+ have?
It has a 5.0 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 720 at 293.72 PPI.
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