MGSP
Multi Game System

MGSP

Plays everything up to PS1. Dreamcast and DS run with compromises.

Overview

The MGSP is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from Multi Game System with a 3.2-inch 320×240 TFT screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux (RetroPie). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $350.

Screen
3.2 inch TFT
Chipset
Broadcom BCM2837
RAM
1 GB DDR2
Battery
2400 mAh
Weight
300 grams
OS
Linux (RetroPie)

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genlimited
    • N64Playable
    • DSPlayable
    • PSPLimited
    • DreamcastPlayable
    • SaturnLimited
  3. 6th genunsupported
    • GameCubeNo
    • WiiNo
    • PS2No
  4. Modernunsupported
    • 3DSNo
    • Wii UNo
    • PS3No
    • SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • 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 but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

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Specifications

General

Released
January 2018
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
Linux (RetroPie)
Price range
High-End

Display

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

Performance

Chipset
Broadcom BCM2837
CPU
Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.2 GHz
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV, 300 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR2
Storage
Internal MicroSD
Architecture
ARM

Battery and build

Battery
2400 mAh
Weight
300 grams
Dimensions
179 mm x 80 mm x 32 mm
Material
Plastic

Controls

D-pad
Top
Sticks
None
Extra buttons
2 Buttons for Vertical / Tate mode

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Ports
HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Mono

FAQ

What systems can the Multi Game System MGSP emulate?

The Multi Game System MGSP plays systems up to PS1 at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Can the Multi Game System MGSP play PS1 games?

Yes. PS1 performance on the Multi Game System MGSP is rated excellent in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Can the Multi Game System MGSP play N64 games?

Only partially. N64 on the Multi Game System MGSP is playable with compromises. Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

How much does the Multi Game System MGSP cost?

The Multi Game System MGSP typically sells for around $350, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the Multi Game System MGSP run?

The Multi Game System MGSP ships with Linux (RetroPie).

What screen does the Multi Game System MGSP have?

It has a 3.2 inch TFT display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 125 PPI.

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