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GPD G5A

GPD G5A by GamePad Digital, now discontinued, Horizontal retro handheld, running Android 4.4, powered by Rockchip RK3188, with a 5.0 inch display

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Specifications

63 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
GamePad Digital
Release Date
2014
Price
Discontinued
Pricing category
Discontinued

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
White
Dimensions
195 mm x 105 mm x 37 mm
Weight
307 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Android 4.4

Performance

System on a Chip
Rockchip RK3188
CPU
Cortex-A9
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.8 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-400 MP4
GPU cores
4 Cores
GPU clock speed
533 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR3
Performance rating
9/10 · A

Display

Screen size
5.0 inch
Screen type
TFT Touchscreen
Resolution
800 x 480
PPI
186.59 PPI
Aspect ratio
5:3
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Plastic

Battery & charging

Battery
3500 mAh
Charge port
Micro USB, DC Power
Storage
Internal 8 GB & External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Disc Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Upper placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical
Extra buttons
Power, Reset, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
USB OTG, WiFi
Video output
Mini HDMI
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Sensors
Rear camera, Gyroscope, Microphone

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
B
Nintendo 64
B
Dreamcast
C
PSP
C
Sega Saturn
D
GameCube
F
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
PS1 (60 FPS), N64 mostly full speed, Dreamcast mostly playable but never 60 FPS, 2D PSP mostly full speed but struggles with 3D

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
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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.

GPD G5A is a retro handheld from GamePad Digital.

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

The device runs Android 4.4, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Rockchip RK3188 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.

Zork
Zork

1977 •PlayStation 1, Sega Saturn

Zork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. The first vers...

ZPF
ZPF

2025 •Sega Genesis, Nintendo Switch

ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive s...

Zubo
Zubo

2008 •Nintendo DS

Zubo is a 3D rhythm action game set in the vibrant and melodic universe of Zubalon. Players enter Zubalon to help the zany inhabitants, the Zubos, def...

Zuma's Revenge!
Zuma's Revenge!

2009 •Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3

Conquer over 60 levels by staying sharp and avoiding hidden traps. Slide and hop for smarter shots; hit targets for exotic bonuses; detonate new power...

GPD G5A — 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 GPD G5A an official GamePad Digital product?

The console database lists the GPD G5A under the brand GamePad Digital. It does not document whether the GPD G5A is an officially licensed GamePad Digital product.

When was the GPD G5A released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2014 and the price as Discontinued for the GPD G5A.

What chipset and how much RAM does the GPD G5A have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Rockchip RK3188, the CPU as Cortex-A9, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3 for the GPD G5A.

What are the GPD G5A's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 195 mm x 105 mm x 37 mm, the weight as 307 grams, and the battery as 3500 mAh for the GPD G5A.

Which systems can the GPD G5A emulate well?

The console database gives the GPD G5A a grade of B+ or better for 6 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, and PlayStation 1.

Where can I buy the GPD G5A?

The marketplace rows shown for the GPD G5A 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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