Portable Windows 10 handheld delivers PC gaming on the go

5 December 2016
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If you’re an avid PC gamer looking for a portable gaming solution, look no further than the GPD Win handheld.

Packing the utility of a laptop and handheld gaming console into a 5.5-inch device, the GPD Win features a full Windows 10 operating system, complete with support for Steam and emulation software.

The GPD Win was funded on IndieGoGo in April 2016, and is now available internationally at a price of $329.

The handheld looks like something between a Nintendo DS and a full-on laptop, and features classic gamepad controls in addition to a QWERTY keyboard and 720p touch screen.

The GPD Win’s gamepad controls can be switched between three modes: Direct Input, XInput, and Mouse Control.

Although it doesn’t have the power of a fully-fledged gaming PC, its integrated graphics and 720p display mean you can enjoy titles such as Batman: Arkham Asylum at over 30 frames-per-second.

Check out the specifications of the GPD Win handheld gaming device below:

Specifications

GPD Win Specifications
Display 5.5-inch 1,280×720 multi-touch Gorilla Glass 3
Processor Intel Atom x7 Z8750 @ 2.56GHz
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 405
Memory 4GB LPDDR3 1,600MHz
Storage 64GB eMMC 4.51
I/O 1xUSB Type C 3.0, 1x USB Type A 3.0, 3.5mm audio jack, TF card maximum 128GB
Battery 6,900mAh, 6-8 hours battery life
Price $329

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  1. Space Chief
    27.12.2016 at 19:07

    Surely the lack of dedicated GPU means this thing can only run old games or low end games?

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