Overview
The GPi Case is a budget vertical retro handheld from Retroflag with a 2.8-inch 320×240 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux (RetroPie). It is best suited for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Genesis. It typically sells for around $70.
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2835
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR
- Battery
- AA x3
- Weight
- 280 grams
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
Emulation
- Classicmixed
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESPlayable
- GBAGood
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Playable
- Mid-genlimited
- N64Limited
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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: 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
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Specifications
General
- Released
- June 2019
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Custom firmware
- Batocera
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 320 x 240 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 142.86 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2835
- CPU
- ARM1176JZF-S, 1 cores, 1.0 GHz
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore IV, 250 MHz
- RAM
- 512 MB DDR
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- AA x3
- Weight
- 280 grams
- Dimensions
- 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- ❌
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- Ports
- 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Retroflag GPi Case emulate?
The Retroflag GPi Case plays systems up to Genesis at excellent quality. It is at its best with Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Can the Retroflag GPi Case play Genesis games?
Yes. Genesis performance on the Retroflag GPi Case is rated excellent in our catalog. Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the Retroflag GPi Case play PS1 games?
Only partially. PS1 on the Retroflag GPi Case is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Retroflag GPi Case cost?
The Retroflag GPi Case typically sells for around $70, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Retroflag GPi Case run?
The Retroflag GPi Case ships with Linux (RetroPie) and also supports Batocera.
What screen does the Retroflag GPi Case have?
It has a 2.8 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 142.86 PPI.
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