GP2X
GamePark Holdings

GP2X

Plays everything up to Genesis. PS1 runs with compromises.

Overview

The GP2X is a horizontal retro handheld from GamePark Holdings with a 3.5-inch 320×240 TFT screen and runs GNU/Linux based. It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Genesis.

Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Chipset
MagicEyes MP2520F
RAM
64 MB SDRAM
Battery
AA x2
Weight
161 grams
OS
GNU/Linux based

Emulation

  1. Classicmixed
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESPlayable
    • GBAGood
    • GenesisGood
    • PS1Playable
  2. Mid-genunsupported
    • N64No
    • DSNo
    • PSPNo
    • DreamcastNo
    • SaturnNo
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. Modernunsupported
    • 3DSNo
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

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Specifications

General

Released
November 2005
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
GNU/Linux based

Display

Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 (4:3)
Pixel density
114.29 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
MagicEyes MP2520F
CPU
ARM920T & ARM940T, 2 cores, 200 MHz x2
GPU
"2D Graphic Processor", ?
RAM
64 MB SDRAM SDRAM
Storage
Internal 64 MB NAND Flash & External SD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
AA x2, 3.5 hours average
Weight
161 grams
Dimensions
143.6 mm x 82.9 mm x 34 mm
Material
Plastic

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
None
Extra buttons
Volume +-

Connectivity

Ports
3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Stereo

FAQ

What systems can the GamePark Holdings GP2X emulate?

The GamePark Holdings GP2X plays systems up to Genesis well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Can the GamePark Holdings GP2X play Genesis games?

Yes. Genesis performance on the GamePark Holdings GP2X is rated good in our catalog. Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Can the GamePark Holdings GP2X play PS1 games?

Only partially. PS1 on the GamePark Holdings GP2X is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

What operating system does the GamePark Holdings GP2X run?

The GamePark Holdings GP2X ships with GNU/Linux based.

What screen does the GamePark Holdings GP2X have?

It has a 3.5 inch TFT display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 114.29 PPI.

When was the GamePark Holdings GP2X released?

GamePark Holdings released the GamePark Holdings GP2X in November 2005.

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