Overview
The GPD XP is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from GamePad Digital with a 6.81-inch 2400×1080 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 11. It is best suited for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS, with support listed up to Wii. It typically sells for around $341.
- Screen
- 6.81 inch IPS
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G95
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X
- Battery
- 7000 mAh
- Weight
- 370 grams
- OS
- Android 11
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genmixed
- GameCubeGood
- WiiGood
- PS2Playable
- Modernlimited
- 3DSPlayable
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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: 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
- November 2021
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Android 11
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 6.81 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 2400 x 1080 (20:9)
- Pixel density
- 386.46 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G95
- CPU
- Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55, 8 cores, 2.05 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G76 MC4, 900 MHz
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- Internal 128 GB UFS 2.1, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 7000 mAh
- Weight
- 370 grams
- Dimensions
- 233 mm x 83 mm x 18 - 41 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Screen mapping button, Back, Home, Overview, Fan Control, Volume +-, Power
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the GamePad Digital GPD XP emulate?
The GamePad Digital GPD XP plays systems up to Wii well. It is at its best with Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS.
Can the GamePad Digital GPD XP play Wii games?
Yes. Wii performance on the GamePad Digital GPD XP 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 XP play PS2 games?
Only partially. PS2 on the GamePad Digital GPD XP 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 XP cost?
The GamePad Digital GPD XP typically sells for around $341, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePad Digital GPD XP run?
The GamePad Digital GPD XP ships with Android 11.
Can I track my play time on the GamePad Digital GPD XP?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for Android and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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