Zipball
1993 •Game Boy
Zipball is an Action game, developed and published by Sachen, which was released in Asia in 1993.
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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Amazon
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Discontinued |
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AliExpress
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Discontinued |
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Alibaba
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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.
Zippy Froger
2009 •Game Boy Advance
There are several frogs and caterpillars on the screen. The player must strategically bounce the frogs' tongues off of each other in order to reach an...
Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II
1994 •Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U
Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo Entertainment System and the sequel to StarTropics. The game follows Mike...
Zoey 101
2007 •Game Boy Advance
Zoey 101 is an Adventure game, developed by Barking Lizards and published by THQ, which was released in 2007.
Zoids Densetsu
1990 •Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS
Zoids Densetsu is an Action game, developed by Nova Games Ltd. and published by Tomy Corporation, which was released in Japan in 1990.
Zoids Saga
2001 •Game Boy Advance
Zoids Saga is a Role-Playing game, developed by Amedio and published by Tomy Corporation, which was released in Japan in 2001.
Zoids Saga: Fuzors
2005 •Game Boy Advance
Zoids Saga: Fuzors is a Role-Playing game, developed by Amedio and published by Tomy Corporation, which was released in Japan in 2004.
Zoids: Legacy
2003 •Game Boy Advance
At the outer reaches of the universe, the human inhabitants on the Planet Zi remain locked in combat. The population, divided between good and evil, u...
Zombie High
Unknown year •Sega Genesis
Zombie High is an unreleased side-scrolling game for the Sega Genesis set to be released in February 1993 by Electronic Arts. It was cancelled for unk...
Zombie Nation
1990 •Nintendo Entertainment System
1999. What appeared to be a harmless meteorite crashing in the Nevada desert has turned out to be Darc Seed, an evil alien creature with horrible powe...
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
1993 •Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Wii
In the game you are a male or female protagonist (Zeke or Julia), fighting the vampires, mummies, zombies, etc. on over 50 levels (not including secre...
Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars
2001 •Game Boy Advance
Based on the popular PlayStation2 title, Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars is a 2-D, turn-based strategy game in which players take control of an a...
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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