GPi Case 2W
GPi Case 2W by Retroflag, priced around $80, Vertical retro handheld, running Linux (RetroPie), powered by Broadcom BCM2710A1 (Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W)
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Specifications
59 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
- Retroflag
- Release Date
- 2022 / 12
- Price
- $80
- Pricing category
- $075 - $100
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Vertical
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- DMG Gray
- Dimensions
- 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm
- Weight
- 224 grams
- Cooling
- Not documented
Operating system
- Operating System
- Linux (RetroPie)
Performance
- System on a Chip
- Broadcom BCM2710A1 (Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W)
- CPU
- Cortex-A53
- CPU cores
- 4 Cores
- CPU threads
- 4 Threads
- CPU clock speed
- 1.0 GHz
- Architecture
- ARM
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore IV
- GPU cores
- Not documented
- GPU clock speed
- 250 MHz
- RAM
- 512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
- Performance rating
- 8/10 · A-
Display
- Screen size
- 3.0 inch
- Screen type
- IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- PPI
- 266.67 PPI
- Aspect ratio
- 4:3
- Screen refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Screen lens
- Tempered Glass
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 2800 mAh
- Charge port
- DC Power (Barrel Connector)
- Storage
- External MicroSD
Controls
- D-pad
- Cross Upper placement
- Analogs
- Not documented
- Face buttons
- 4 Buttons
- Shoulder buttons
- L1, R1
- Extra buttons
- Hotkey, Turbo, Sleep
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Wheel
- Brightness control
- Wheel
- Power control
- Switch
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2
- Video output
- Not documented
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
- Speaker
- Single Mono Front facing
- Sensors
- Not documented
Emulation grades
- Game Boy
- A
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- A
- Sega Genesis
- A
- Game Boy Advance
- A
- Super Nintendo
- A
- PlayStation 1
- A
- Nintendo DS
- C
- Nintendo 64
- C
- Dreamcast
- C
- PSP
- D
- Sega Saturn
- D
- GameCube
- F
- Wii
- F
- Nintendo 3DS
- F
- PlayStation 2
- F
- Wii U
- F
- Nintendo Switch
- F
- PlayStation 3
- F
- Emulation limit
- SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 & NDS (playable but can be laggy)
Where To Buy
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Amazon
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$80 |
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$80 |
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$80 |
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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.
GPi Case 2W is a retro handheld from Retroflag.
Its vertical design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.
The device runs Linux (RetroPie), which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.
Inside, the Broadcom BCM2710A1 (Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W) 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.
Playable games: awaiting data
No synced games available for this console yet. Games are listed here only when the compatibility matrix links them to a system this handheld runs at a B grade or better, so this section stays empty rather than showing games we cannot back up.
GPi Case 2W — 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 GPi Case 2W an official Retroflag product?
The console database lists the GPi Case 2W under the brand Retroflag. It does not document whether the GPi Case 2W is an officially licensed Retroflag product.
When was the GPi Case 2W released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as 2022 / 12 and the price as $80 for the GPi Case 2W.
What chipset and how much RAM does the GPi Case 2W have?
The console database lists the system on a chip as Broadcom BCM2710A1 (Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W), the CPU as Cortex-A53, and the RAM as 512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM for the GPi Case 2W.
What are the GPi Case 2W's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the dimensions as 135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm, the weight as 224 grams, and the battery as 2800 mAh for the GPi Case 2W.
Which systems can the GPi Case 2W emulate well?
The console database gives the GPi Case 2W 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 GPi Case 2W?
The marketplace rows shown for the GPi Case 2W 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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