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GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo

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The GP2X Caanoo is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2010 by GamePark Holdings. It is built around the MagicEyes Pollux VR3520F with 128 MB SDRAM, has a 3.5 inch TFT Touchscreen 320 x 240 display, and uses a 1850 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is NES full speed for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, USB-A Host, WiFi via adapter.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to NES at full speed, and pushes as far as PlayStation 1 with some compromises.

A
GB
A
NES
B
Genesis
B
GBA
C
SNES
C
PS1
F
DS
F
N64
F
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Saturn
F
GameCube
F
3DS
F
Wii
F
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Realistic ceiling: Most SNES runs at 60 FPS but lags with FX & Mode 7 games, most 2D PS1 runs fine (not all at full 60 FPS) but lags with 3D games

Specifications

Chip (SoC)MagicEyes Pollux VR3520F
CPUARM926EJ-S
GPU"3D hardware engine"
RAM128 MB SDRAM
Screen size3.5 inch
Screen typeTFT Touchscreen
Resolution320 x 240
PPI114.29 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio4:3
Battery1850 mAh
StorageExternal SD
ConnectivityUSB-A Host, WiFi via adapter
SpeakersDual Stereo Rear facing
Charge portProprietary
Video outputAV Out
Audio out3.5mm Headphone
Dimensions146 mm x 70 mm x 18.5 mm
Weight136 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsBlack/Blue, White

Pros & cons

👍 Pros

  • Vertical / Tate mode

👎 Cons

  • Analog stick have aluminum legs, so it wears out after intensive use

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Often sold by: Ebay

See also

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