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GP2X

GP2X by GamePark Holdings, now discontinued, Horizontal retro handheld, running GNU/Linux based, powered by MagicEyes MP2520F, with a 3.5 inch display

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Specifications

60 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
GamePark Holdings
Release Date
2005
Price
Discontinued
Pricing category
Discontinued

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black
Dimensions
143.6 mm x 82.9 mm x 34 mm
Weight
161 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
GNU/Linux based

Performance

System on a Chip
MagicEyes MP2520F
CPU
ARM920T & ARM940T
CPU cores
2 Cores
CPU threads
2 Threads
CPU clock speed
200 MHz x2
Architecture
ARM
GPU
"2D Graphic Processor"
GPU cores
Not documented
GPU clock speed
Not documented
RAM
64 MB SDRAM
Performance rating
4/10 · C+

Display

Screen size
3.5 inch
Screen type
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240
PPI
114.29 PPI
Aspect ratio
4:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Plastic

Battery & charging

Battery
AA x2 (Swappable)
Charge port
Mini USB, DC Power
Storage
Internal 64 MB NAND Flash & External SD

Controls

D-pad
8-way digital thumbstick with L3 Upper placement
Analogs
Not documented
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1
Extra buttons
Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Switch

Connectivity

Connectivity
Extension port
Video output
AV Out
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Sensors
Microphone

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
B
Game Boy Advance
B
Super Nintendo
C
PlayStation 1
C
Nintendo DS
F
Nintendo 64
F
Dreamcast
F
PSP
F
Sega Saturn
F
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
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

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 Discontinued
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
 Discontinued
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 Discontinued

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Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

GP2X is a retro handheld from GamePark Holdings.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs GNU/Linux based, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the MagicEyes MP2520F chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

GP2X — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the GP2X an official GamePark Holdings product?

The console database lists the GP2X under the brand GamePark Holdings. It does not document whether the GP2X is an officially licensed GamePark Holdings product.

When was the GP2X released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2005 and the price as Discontinued for the GP2X.

What chipset and how much RAM does the GP2X have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as MagicEyes MP2520F, the CPU as ARM920T & ARM940T, and the RAM as 64 MB SDRAM for the GP2X.

What are the GP2X's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 143.6 mm x 82.9 mm x 34 mm, the weight as 161 grams, and the battery as AA x2 (Swappable) for the GP2X.

Which systems can the GP2X emulate well?

The console database gives the GP2X a grade of B+ or better for 2 systems: Game Boy and Nintendo Entertainment System.

Where can I buy the GP2X?

The marketplace rows shown for the GP2X are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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