Should You Buy a GPD XD Plus? - N64/Dreamcast/PSP/GameCube/Android

The GPD XD Plus has recently started to drop in price making it a viable alternative to other emulation systems, but does it have the performance to justify the high sticker price? In this review, I cover the build quality of the GPD XD Plus and emulation performance using popular N64, Dreamcast, PSP, and GameCube games (Wind Waker). I also round out the review by testing out some popular Android games using this device.

Keep an eye out for future discounts on this unit if you're looking to add a clamshell device to your collection.

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[TakiUdon]

This actually has six cores, not four like I said in the spec section, but only two of these cores are clocked at 2.1:/

[Kennedyjm]

Wow it’s almost like all these game should just be available on the switch

[tonystyles]

Me: “I’m fine with my gaming experience at the moment.”
YouTube algorithm: “you want this random handheld

[supermariosunshine]

GPD is so close to making the perfect emulation/gaming machine imo, I hope they reach that with the Win 3.

[RongoIK]

Dumb YouTube for making me want stuff that I don’t need

[guybrushX]

This looks like one of those mid 00's fake consoles that would appear in leaks.
Not saying that's a bad thing mind.

[MrTonglong]

I actually don’t mind the bezel on the screen. As you mentioned, the joysticks make marks when the screen is closed. Luckily the marks are on the bezel section and not on the actual screen. This can prevent damage in the future.

[itailevin]

*FINALLY THE MOMENT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR*

Thanks Taki :)

[Lexipumpkin]

the gpdxd is actually amazing

it has controller support and your able to play multiplayer on retro games which is fucking fantastic
and thanks to its hdmi out you can hook it up easily on the tv

its almost like a switch for retro games

[adamowens]

Can you show us what you did to get GameCube games to run so smoothly

[Voicewav]

clam shell is the best! naturally protective form factor.

[greenprotag]

One more nice feature this device has is 5ghz wifi. It makes for amazing in home streaming of PC games in addition to PS4. In theory this device MIGHT support Xcloud for xbox as well when they bring support to more devices.

[hgdge]

wild rift on that lil guy is gonna be so good.

[sloppynyuszi]

I have this thing and love it. Being an android device I use it for podcasts and YouTube and other stuff to tinker with. 32gigs isn’t enough to hoard PSP and Dreamcast games though. I have another 8gb card I had lying around the house in it, still I actually play mostly Mame and 16bit games on it.

[RantKid]

all I keep hearing is "needs lots of tinkering around with settings for each game and emulator"


Not at all worth the price tag. Once something this expensive can run n64 and GCN games out of the box, I'll buy.

[NessOberlain]

I just picked one up for $80 on Ebay, and, i must say... It was money WELL spent. Even still now, 3 years later, it performs better than my Anbernic RG552 that i paid almost 3x the price for. Although, the 552 does have a nicer form factor, i have a soft spot for clamshell systems, so the GPD+ is now one i reach for first. Also, there have been so many firmware upgrades since this original video released, and its truly worth buying one today. If you can find one for around $100. BUY IT!!

[WickedGamerCollector]

GPD is an expensive only one of the the good quality handhelds out there in this invasion of systems.
Really like your Reviews Taki... ;) ... need to install these clean android software myself :)
Small problem is.... i only have the first version.. is that also possible to get new software for ?

[JaxxCoin]

Finally an interesting review about this device thanks to be that clear nice video bro.

[RynoDBones]

I’m hoping the price drop means an actual new version, and not just a slight update will be coming soon.

[WhatAbraham]

So glad I found this video I bought one this late in the game and started to regret it watching other vids talking bout it but now I’m excited again