Overview
The GPi Case 2W 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 PS1. It typically sells for around $80.
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2710A1
- RAM
- 512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
- Battery
- 2800 mAh
- Weight
- 230 grams
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genlimited
- N64Playable
- DSPlayable
- PSPLimited
- DreamcastPlayable
- SaturnLimited
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- 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
- December 2022
- 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 BCM2710A1
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.0 GHz
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore IV, 250 MHz
- RAM
- 512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM LPDDR2
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2800 mAh
- Weight
- 230 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
- 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- Ports
- 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Retroflag GPi Case 2W emulate?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2W plays systems up to PS1 at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the Retroflag GPi Case 2W play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the Retroflag GPi Case 2W is rated excellent in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the Retroflag GPi Case 2W play N64 games?
Only partially. N64 on the Retroflag GPi Case 2W is playable with compromises. Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Retroflag GPi Case 2W cost?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2W typically sells for around $80, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Retroflag GPi Case 2W run?
The Retroflag GPi Case 2W ships with Linux (RetroPie).
What screen does the Retroflag GPi Case 2W 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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