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Color: GPi Case2+Dock
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- Easy to install Screwdirver free, no tools needed
- Extra Turbo button, Hotkey and Save energy function with a save energy button
- Extra Turbo button, Hotkey and Save energy function with a save energy button;Easy to install Screwdirver free, no tools needed
- Bag Shown is NOT included!
Brand: RETROFLAG
Color: GPi Case2+Dock
Form Factor: Case
Special Feature: Extra Turbo button, Hotkey and Save energy function
Pattern: Solid
Standing screen display size: 3 Inches
Wireless Type: Bluetooth
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 1
Brand: RETROFLAG
Item model number: GPi Case2+DOCK
Item Weight: 14.8 ounces
Product Dimensions: 3.44 x 1.97 x 5.31 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 3.44 x 1.97 x 5.31 inches
Color: GPi Case2+Dock
Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Manufacturer: RETROFLAG
Country of Origin: China
Date First Available: December 19, 2021
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Color: GPi Case 2
To be sure it works well for you, you need a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, 2GB RAM (minimum), lite (no EMMC storage). Recalbox works the best. I couldn’t get sound working on RetroPie or Batocera. There are only L1 and R1 shoulder buttons, no L2 and R2 triggers, so it won’t be good for PS, PS2, etc. Quality control seems to be an issue. The first one I received had a dead pixel and a constant whine. I also got one on eBay that arrived completely dead. It’s very easy to assemble. Looks great and could pass as an original Game Boy at a distance. Gameplay performance is excellent in Recalbox. I’m very happy with it. Great value.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024 by Adan Adan
Color: GPi Case 2
The device works very well once it is set up. I’d recommend the CM4 with Wi-Fi compatibility. I used a CM4 with no Wi-Fi and found it difficult to add roms. The solution was to flash recalbox 8 and to use a Linux file explorer to access the EXT4 partition that contains the folder for roms. From there you can drag and drop the roms into the corresponding folders. Hope this helps considering there is no instructions for this online.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021 by oj
Color: GPi Case2+Dock
This is absolutely one of the coolest and most feature-rich Pi cases on the market. Like all of Retroflag's stuff it's nostalgic and feels authentic, and it really pushes the limits of what's possible with a Pi case. However some of that ambition can serve as a reminder of some of the platform's limitations, and this might not be the dream universal handheld some are hoping. I also want to say upfront, there seems to be a real quality control problem with the GPi 2. If you read the reviews here, many of the negatives complain about defective units. While my first unit worked as advertised, I have since tried to build another of these, and gotten two defective units (one with a completely broken screen, and one with intermittent sound issues). Retroflag was good about allowing me to return/exchange these, but it's very important to make sure you have everything you need to test the unit as soon as you get it, and keep an eye out for these sorts of problems, because Retroflag's quality control is clearly out to lunch on this. I am not taking points off for this in my review, but be aware. On the plus side, Retroflag have made a really authentic-feeling clone of the original Game Boy (DMG). It is a little bit smaller than that unit, closer in size to a Game Boy Pocket, and the screen is much larger, but it does an excellent job of retaining the look and feel of playing on a Game Boy. Retroflag have a great attention to detail in their cases, and the feel and finish are very authentic. You get two extra face buttons and some well-hidden (and kind of awkward) shoulder buttons, which makes it easy to play systems like SNES and Genesis that need more than two buttons. I find it to be a really excellent way to play old handheld games, as these games were never meant to be blown up to big screens. The screen is much higher res than the previous GPi case, 640x480, which might not be especially high but is reasonably dense considering the screen size, and looks crisp. This helps for emulating higher res arcade stuff in handheld mode, but also opens up a world of screen filters, including some that can very convincingly emulate the look and feel of various old LCD panels from retro handhelds. With the right filters, this thing really really feels like playing a classic Game Boy, and it's one of the best ways to do that this side of the Analog Pocket. That said, the panel here is no where near the Analog Pocket's quality, and has a bit of blur/smearing. Better than the original GPi or PiBoy DMG, but could be better. Compared to the PiBoy DMG it is missing the extra buttons and analog stick that might make Dreamcast, PSP, and N64 playable in handheld mode. But cramming too much onto a Game Boy makes for an awkward experience, and trades off some of the authentic feel, so I consider this the right call, particularly because the GPi Case 2 also allows for docked console functionality. The handheld mode is best suited for handheld games and older consoles, and it's excellent at that. The docking feature is probably the biggest improvement over the original GPi and one of the most unique features of the case. On paper it sounds a lot like the Switch -- pop it in the dock and game on your big TV. In practice, it's a little more limited, and here's where we start to get into the limits of the platform. To use the dock, you have to power the system down, place it in the dock, and then reboot it -- and booting a Pi isn't especially fast. So it isn't this quick, seamless process like the Switch. You may also have to pull up the settings menu and manually switch your audio over to HDMI when playing on TV. But it does work! When docked, this thing functions pretty much like any Pi console, you get two USB ports, and a full size HDMI out. This is the best way to enjoy newer systems that need an analog stick or more buttons, and it works like you'd expect. The other huge upgrade here compared to the original GPi case is the move to the Compute Module 4. This is worlds better than the Pi Zero that powered the first GPi, and also a pretty big step from the Pi Zero 2 (which is equivalent to a Pi 3). The CM4, by comparison, is essentially a full fledged Raspberry Pi 4 minus some of the I/O. This means it can capably handle the vast majority of N64 titles, as well as most Dreamcast and PSP games at full speed/framerate (albeit not necessarily at enhanced resolutions), and it can put a lot of fancy filters and effects on older systems that would bog down weaker Pi boards. GameCube, PS2, and even Atari Jaguar are way out of reach for this little thing, and some of the newer Android-based handhelds can probably run laps around it, but Pi ecosystem isn't without its benefits, namely really broad emulator support, an easy to use front-end, strong controller support, and a unified experience. A well-curated RetroPie or Recalbox set up can feel a lot more cohesive than most Androids. But using the Pi CM4 also brings with it some issues. Pi is very much a tinkerer's system; it's not the easiest to set up. The installation itself is pretty easy; screwless and solderless, just plug the CM4 in. But it can also be hard to tell if the CM4 is seated properly on both sides, and I was initially very frustrated before I realized the bottom connector wasn't "clicked" all the way in. So be careful of this. The CM4 also comes in a lot of configurations, and while all are "supported" by this case, they're not all equally viable solutions. First, you DEFINITELY want a CM4 that has Wi-Fi. Unlike the full-sized Pi4, there is NO ethernet support here. It might be possible using a USB ethernet adapter and the dock (I haven't tried), but Wi-Fi is going to make it a lot easier to sync your system and add games. Plus, the Wi-Fi unit is also tied to bluetooth support, so if you hope to use wireless controllers, you'll need one of the Wi-Fi models. You also need to get online to install all of the scripts needed to fully support the case. Also worth noting, the integrated antenna in the CM4 is not great, to the point where I experienced connectivity problems with Bluetooth when sitting 8 feet away. This can be solved by adding a small external antenna, the kind with an adhesive backing can be tucked inside the case, and then enabled with a config line. This helped a great deal for me. Second, be aware that, while the case supports MicroSD cards for expandable storage, this feature will only work on "Lite" models that don't include on-board storage. Any CM4 you get with on-board storage will be limited to *only* that storage, and will be unable to support expandable memory with an SD card. This is a hardware issue of the CM4 itself, not unique to this case, but it's an important caveat to know before you purchase a board. This might not be so bad if you have a 32GB model; 32GB can fit a lot of retro games if you're smart about it. But if you're stuck with 8GB and no ability to expand, it can be a pretty serious limitation. Units with only onboard storage require additional steps to format and install using rpiboot as well, and also require a microUSB cable (not included) different from the USB-C used to charge and connect to the unit normally. All of this is especially important to know now because there is a very short supply of Pi CM4s right now and it can be tempting to compromise on the exact model. The case claims to support all models At least RAM configurations aren't that important for Pi emulation. You're probably fine with just about any of the available RAM configurations -- I am using the 2GB model and see no benefit to be had from more in an emulation-focused set up. There are some other rough spots due to the platform. The rechargeable battery is very nice and seems to get pretty good life, but you won't get a battery indicator because it's just not something the platform can do. The "sleep" button is good for saving power while you take a quick break, but it only powers down the screen and speaker; it can't actually "go to sleep" and it will continue to lose power while sleeping. These are all things that Android handhelds do with no problem. All in all, I am happy with the device. I got it to replace my Pi 3 mini-console, and it checks those boxes: Pi 4 power, the full Retropie experience, authentic retro-flavored design, and it's really great for playing classic handheld stuff in a nostalgic form factor. But for those who don't care as much about being in the Pi ecosystem or the classic form-factor, the Retroid Pocket 2+ is cheaper, more powerful, and while it doesn't have a dock, it offers TV out and bluetooth controller support in an Android environment, and that's going to be better for a lot of people. Especially given the scarcity of CM4s right now. Those willing to spend a little bit more might want to look at the AYN Odin, which is far, far more powerful with an incredible dock that supports real retro controllers and an SSD, or even the Steam Deck. In the Pi ecosystem, the PiBoy DMG is worth considering for its support of full-sized Pi4 and the additional I/O that affords (ethernet, more USB ports) and the extra controls built in, but I personally prefer the less cluttered layout of the GPi 2, and the superior look and feel.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022 by Anonymous Bosch
Color: GPi Case 2
Product arrived in excellent condition and performs flawlessly. Very pleased with this purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024 by Eric
Color: GPi Case2+Dock
UPDATE: Turns out my GPi Case 2 must be defective. The LCD screen simply doesn't work. I finally was able to buy a CM4 Lite (for a gigantic markup), so at long last, I could setup this handheld. But after wasting many, MANY hours trying various OS's, installing all the patches, and trying every conceivable system configuration, the GPi screen remains a (backlit) black void. Ironically the dock works alright, so if I merely wanted a regular Raspberry Pi4 to play games on a TV then I might be set. In fact, I tried so many different setup configurations for this thing that the horrendous little metal gate which holds the SD card in place just snapped right off. That gate had felt precariously flimsy and just awful to work with anyway, but I was still surprised to see it break off completely. I suppose I should take this as a sign from the Heavens to just let this damn project go. Also, I haven't been able to get the back plate off of my device because two of five screws appear to have been stripped. Awesome. So yeah, I'm feeling some serious buyers remorse on this one. I can't believe that I ordered the GPi Case 2 a full TWO YEARS AGO, have spent close to $300 on components—thanks to chip shortages/inflated Pi prices and Retroflag's own deceptive marketing copy leading me to buy the wrong Pi at first—and I have basically nothing to show for it. Well, I suppose I do have a stylish Game Boy-themed paperweight... The the GPi Case 2 is a waste of money, but it's also a huge waste of one's time and effort. Do not recommend. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Retroflag claims that this product supports all versions of the RaspberryPi Compute Module 4 and simply "recommends the CM4 Lite with WiFi". At best, this is pretty misleading, but I'd just call it lying. If, like me, you bought a model of CM4 other than the Lite, you're probably gonna have a bad time. You absolutely need a CM4 Lite because the other models have internal flash memory, and internal memory means the Pi cannot use an SD card. So unless you have an IO/base board, you won't be able to access the internal memory on your Pi to set up the device. The GPi Case 2 advertises that no tools are required—and if you have a CM4 Lite, that's true. But if you bought any other CM4 model, then the one tool you will definitely need is an IO board for setup. So after buying the GPi Case 2 and finally managing to snag a CM4 like 8 months later, I am $150 in with nothing to show for it. Now I'll need to spend another $30 or so on an IO board, and only because Retroflag falsely advertised the product requirements.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022 by Luke Kelleher