GamePad Digital GPD G5A
GamePad Digital GPD G5A is a gaming handheld launched in 2014. Powered by RK3188 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 1GB DDR3 RAM and Mali-400 MP4 GPU. Features a 5" Touchscreen, TFT LCD display (800 x 480, 5:3). 3500 mAh battery. Runs Android.
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GamePad Digital GPD G5A is a gaming handheld launched in 2014. Powered by RK3188 (4-core, 1.8 GHz), 1GB DDR3 RAM and Mali-400 MP4 GPU. Features a 5" Touchscreen, TFT LCD display (800 x 480, 5:3). 3500 mAh battery. Runs Android.
Emulation reach is very broad: from Atari 2600, Magnavox Odyssey and ColecoVision through NES, SNES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, the Game Boy family, Neo Geo and Capcom Play System arcade titles via MAME and Final Burn Neo. PlayStation runs at 60 FPS, Nintendo 64 is mostly full speed, and Dreamcast is mostly playable but never reaches 60 FPS. 2D PSP games mostly run at full speed, while 3D titles struggle. MS-DOS, ScummVM, Pico-8 and TIC-80 are also on the list.
The 5-inch TFT touchscreen has an 800 x 480 resolution, a 5:3 aspect ratio, roughly 187 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate, protected by a plastic lens. Touch input comes in handy for Android menus and Nintendo DS emulation.
On the controls side, the G5A offers symmetric dual thumbsticks with L3/R3, a disc-style D-pad in the lower position, four face buttons and four vertically oriented shoulder buttons (L1, R1, L2, R2). There are dedicated volume, power and reset buttons, but no rumble. A gyroscope, microphone and rear camera are built in. The plastic body measures 195 x 105 x 37 mm and weighs 307 g, and the dual stereo speakers are front facing.
The 3500 mAh battery charges via Micro USB or a DC power jack. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, USB OTG, Mini HDMI video output and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The 8 GB of internal storage can be expanded with microSD cards.
The console runs Android 4.4 and modding is permitted, leaving room for experimenting with emulators and custom setups. Brightness is adjusted through the menu.
Ideal for: retro handheld collectors, emulation fans targeting PlayStation and Nintendo 64, and users who want to hook the console up to a TV via Mini HDMI.
- Manufacturer
- Rockchip
- SoC
- Rockchip RK3188
- Model
- RK3188
- Architecture
- Cortex-A9
- Cores
- 4
- Threads
- 4
- Frequency
- 1.8 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Mali-400 MP4
- GPU Cores
- 4
- GPU Frequency
- 533 MHz
- Capacity
- 1 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Size
- 5.0
- Technology
- TFT, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 800 x 480
- Quality
- SD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 186.59
- Aspect Ratio
- 5:3
- Lens
- Plastic
- Capacity
- 3500 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Placement
- Symmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Gyroscope, Microphone, Rear Camera
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- USB OTG
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi
- Charge Port
- Micro USB, DC Power
- Charge Port Placement
- | DC Power
- Video Output
- Mini HDMI
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Internal Storage
- 8 GB
- Card Support
- microSD
- Operating System
- Android
- OS Version
- 4.4
- Dimensions
- 195 mm x 105 mm x 37 mm
- Weight
- 307 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
Arcade · 5 platforms
Atari · 5 platforms
Coleco · 1 platform
Commodore · 1 platform
Epoch · 1 platform
Fairchild · 1 platform
GCE · 1 platform
Lexaloffle · 1 platform
Magnavox · 2 platforms
Mattel · 1 platform
Microsoft · 2 platforms
Microsoft/ASCII · 1 platform
NEC · 4 platforms
Nintendo · 11 platforms
Other · 6 platforms
SNK · 3 platforms
Sega · 8 platforms
Sinclair · 2 platforms
Sony · 2 platforms
Watara · 1 platform
Pros & Cons
Pros
- dual analog sticks with L3/R3
- mini HDMI video output
- touchscreen
- front-facing stereo speakers
- microSD expansion
- four shoulder buttons
Cons
- no rumble
- outdated Android 4.4
- low 800x480 resolution
- weak 3D PSP performance
- Dreamcast never at 60 FPS
- discontinued
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Compliance & Safety
GamePad Digital GPD G5A — 8 marks declared by manufacturer
Regulatory
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CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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UKCA
UKUK Conformity Assessed — new mark introduced post-Brexit (2021) as the UK equivalent of CE marking. Indicates the product meets UK-updated safety, health and environmental requirements. Currently, CE-marked products are still accepted in the UK, but UKCA will become mandatorily separate in the future.
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FCC
USAFederal Communications Commission — U.S. authority regulating communications. The mark certifies compliance with electromagnetic emissions and radio interference standards (Part 15 of FCC Rules). Mandatory for all electronic devices with radio transmitters (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC) sold in the United States.
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Environmental
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RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
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Safety
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Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
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Wireless
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Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
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Markings displayed are based on data declared by the manufacturer. Actual product markings may vary by region and revision.
