Overview
The GPD XP Plus 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 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube, with support listed up to 3DS. It typically sells for around $339.
- Screen
- 6.81 inch IPS
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 1200
- 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 genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernmixed
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchLimited
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: 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: 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: 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: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
- 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 2022
- 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 Dimensity 1200
- CPU
- Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 3.0 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G77 MC9, 900 MHz
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
- Storage
- Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1,
- 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
- Asymmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Screen mapping button, Back, Home, Overview, Fan Control, Volume +-, Power
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus emulate?
The GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus plays systems up to 3DS at excellent quality. It is at its best with 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Can the GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus play 3DS games?
Yes. 3DS performance on the GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus play Wii U games?
No. Wii U is not supported on the GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus. Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
How much does the GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus cost?
The GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus typically sells for around $339, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus run?
The GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus ships with Android 11.
Can I track my play time on the GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus?
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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