Update: Bundled with the MediaTek processor is a 900MHz GPU, the ARM Mali-G76 MP4. This should be powerful enough to handle most mobile games available currently. RAM It can play most ROMs pretty well, but you will need to find the best possible emulation app that you can. The free ones on the app store probably aren’t going to cut it – you will need to pay for the app and then problem pay per ROM. The price is going to add up over time, on top of an already overly expensive device. If the OS stays current and the gameplay smooth, then this will be an absolute beauty to play. The original XD Plus came with MT8176+PowerVR Hexa-core processor, 4GB RAM and 32Gb Storage, which twinned with the right OS would make for the kind of super-smooth play that dreams are made of. We think that we might see the RAM increased to 8GB as stated above if the info we have is true and the storage increased to at least 64GB for holding all of your favourite titles. Console Emulation

We’re big fans of the shape of the console and it emulates many games perfectly, giving retro gaming fans a chance to relive some of their favourite titles at home and on the go. But, having said that, there were and still are some major firmware issues, and the Android software the console uses is now way outdated.Another problem with the design is that the speakers are not in the right place and the sound is somewhat muffled. The volume buttons are very pushed together, so it will take some time to get it right when you want to adjust it. Second, the product itself is solid, thus far in my own testing. The software environment is a little odd to get used to. For example there are three different flavors of SNES Emulators out of the box, and they all have different input configurations, the most obvious choice also consequently being the worst (imagine A and X being reversed with B and Y while trying to play Super Nintendo games ...). They were all in English, though, in case you're looking this product up after seeing Linus Tech Tips' product review. The GPD XP does not have a release date at the time of writing (10/08/2021). However, if we use the average time GPD provide between announcement and release, we can expect the GPD XP to be released in late Q4 2021 at the very earliest.

Not in any way essential, but if you want to experiment, know what you’re doing, and would like some extra DroiX applications pre-installed… The GPD XD Plus runs on Nougat, which is already an outdated system that is being updated, but it won’t be updated for that much longer. Once the updates stop, it is going to be a really big problem unless they can come up with a solution. You may soon experience major frame rate drops and longer load times. Hopefully, they will come up with a way to stop this problem. That aside. this thing is a BEAST for psp / ps1 / game boy advanced / nintendo ds (NOT 3ds)... as well as all the older consoles (NES SNES, gameboy, sega genesis etc)

Please Note

Navigate in the “ batch tool driver” folder, then “ SP_Driver_V1524” folder. And run the “ DriverInstall.exe” driver installation file Hold the V+ (Volume +) button and continue holding it down while inserting the USB cable into the GPD XD

First and foremost, this merchant was extremely responsive, replying to my messages the same night I wrote them. That is worth its weight in gold, I find, when dealing with any kind of embedded system and when dealing with import goods. The GPD XD Plus is powered by a Mediatek MT8176 processor running at 2.1Ghz, the graphics chip is a PowerVR GX6250 running at 600Mhz. There is 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. The storage can be expanded with a MicroSD Card. The XD Plus has supports 2/5Ghz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. Most Android games will run fairly well on this device, even if it isn’t the best. It comes with an MT8176+PowerVR Hexa-core processor, 4GB RAM, and 32Gb Storage, all of which sounds impressive but it doesn’t perform as well as it should. The OS is really what keeps it from shining as it should. When the device is closed it’s veryreminiscent of a 3DS XL, which is no bad thing. As noted by others on the dingoonity boards, it seems that the top half of the unit is finished in a very glossy, slightly sparkly paint, whilst the bottom half is simply dark grey. I imagined this would look strange, but it’s barely noticeable. The entire thing is a massive fingerprint magnet though, I had to polish it with a cloth before taking any pictures. The GPD XD 2 needs to deliver where the previous consoles fell short of the mark, bringing smooth emulation of games like Ocarina of Time and the other best N64 games to life with ease. Button Layout

GPD XD Plus Performance Review

There are three separate modules available for the GPD XP. Each of which offer varying levels of practical touch screen usage with your right hand. It couldn’t quite emulate all of the consoles that it boasted on the menu selection screen, and the build quality didn’t instil the same level of faith that you get when whipping out your 3DS and cruising through your best Nintendo 3DS games. One of the main problems that the GPD XD 2 needs to overcome is the firmware it uses to play the vast catalogue of games available to it. The GPD XD Plus measures 7.87 x 7.09 x 2.44 inches and features a 5 inch H-IPS display which is vibrant and clear. You can also connect a mini HDMI to HDMI cable to your TV and display the XD Plus on there. It is great for playing games and retro games on a large TV and transform it into an Android handheld game console. On paper and in practice, the XD Plus worked very well but felt a little underwhelming. This handheld should have been a game-changer, but to this day it still has that marmite ‘love-hate’ factor.

We’ve done some interpretation however, as some phrases did not translate very well! GPD XP Screen Specifications Type The GPD XD’s user interface is pretty unique; you’re presented with a range of categories made up of icon grids – a smart move when you consider the device is mainly going to be used in landscape orientation, and you’re mainly going to be interacting using the D-pad rather than the screen itself.Update: GPD have revealed further details about the design of the RG351P, including how the controls work, and the specifics of the camera. GPD XP Controller System As expected, the GPD XP can handle a variety of Android games comfortably. It is also very competent at emulation, being capable of handling GameCube, PSP games, and even the odd Wii and PS2 game here and there. [19/10/2021 Update]: GPD XP Release Date, GPD XP Unboxing, and more…