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Retroflag GPi Case 2

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The GPi Case 2 is a vertical retro gaming handheld released in 2021 by Retroflag. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4) with 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB (Pi dependent), has a 3.0 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 4000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi, Bluetooth (Pi dependent).

How far can it go?

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

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

Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable (not all full speed)

Specifications

Chip (SoC)Broadcom BCM2711 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4)
CPUCortex-A72
GPUBroadcom VideoCore VI
RAM1, 2, 4 or 8 GB (Pi dependent)
Screen size3.0 inch
Screen typeIPS
Resolution640 x 480
PPI266.67 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio4:3
Battery4000 mAh
StorageInternal MicroSD
ConnectivityWiFi, Bluetooth (Pi dependent)
SpeakersSingle Mono Front facing
Charge portUSB-C
Video outputUSB-C video out (via dock)
Audio out3.5mm Headphone
Dimensions135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm
Weight224 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsDMG Gray

Compare prices & buy

from $80 – $90

$80 (Pi CM4 not included) $90 (with Dock)

Often sold by: Amazon

See also

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