Overview
The GPi Case 2 is a budget vertical retro handheld from Retroflag with a 3.0-inch 640×480 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux (RetroPie). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to Dreamcast. It typically sells for around $80.
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2711
- RAM
- 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- Weight
- 224 grams
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSGood
- PSPGood
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip 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 at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Released
- December 2021
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 266.67 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2711
- CPU
- Cortex-A72, 4 cores, 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore VI, 500 MHz
- RAM
- 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- Internal MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 4000 mAh
- Weight
- 224 grams
- Dimensions
- 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- Hotkey, Turbo, Sleep
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Retroflag GPi Case 2 emulate?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2 plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the Retroflag GPi Case 2 play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the Retroflag GPi Case 2 is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the Retroflag GPi Case 2 play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the Retroflag GPi Case 2 is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Retroflag GPi Case 2 cost?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2 typically sells for around $80, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Retroflag GPi Case 2 run?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2 ships with Linux (RetroPie).
What screen does the Retroflag GPi Case 2 have?
It has a 3.0 inch IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 640 x 480 at 266.67 PPI.
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