Overview
The GP2X Caanoo is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from GamePark Holdings with a 3.5-inch 320×240 TFT screen, WiFi, and runs GNU/Linux based. It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Genesis. It typically sells for around $150.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Chipset
- MagicEyes Pollux VR3520F
- RAM
- 128 MB SDRAM
- Battery
- 1850 mAh
- Weight
- 136 grams
- OS
- GNU/Linux based
Emulation
- Classicmixed
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESPlayable
- GBAGood
- GenesisGood
- PS1Playable
- Mid-genunsupported
- N64No
- DSNo
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- 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
- August 2010
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- GNU/Linux based
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Resolution
- 320 x 240 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 114.29 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- MagicEyes Pollux VR3520F
- CPU
- ARM926EJ-S, 1 cores, 533 MHz
- GPU
- "3D hardware engine", ?
- RAM
- 128 MB SDRAM
- Storage
- External SD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 1850 mAh
- Weight
- 136 grams
- Dimensions
- 146 mm x 70 mm x 18.5 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- Sticks
- Single
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- Home
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ports
- 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo emulate?
The GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo plays systems up to Genesis well. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Can the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo play Genesis games?
Yes. Genesis performance on the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo 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 Caanoo play PS1 games?
Only partially. PS1 on the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo cost?
The GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo typically sells for around $150, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo run?
The GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo ships with GNU/Linux based.
What screen does the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo have?
It has a 3.5 inch TFT display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 114.29 PPI.
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