GPD Win 3
The latest version of GPD of its "portable console" (even if it is more similar to a mini PC with integrated screen), Win 3, will finally be on sale at the end of this month at various retailers, including Amazon.com.Win 3 is GPD's latest portable gaming device designed to run Windows 10 and play PC games. One of the most important innovations of Win 3 compared to previous models is represented by the inclusion of a QWERTY keyboard, combined with the classic commands of a controller (such as analog sticks, D-pad and triggers), all in a form factor similar to Nintendo Switch .
Win 3 is GPD's first Tiger Lake-based handheld console, as it is equipped with an Intel Core i7-1165G7 or a Core i5-1135G7 that integrates the Xe GPU in an 80EU configuration (on the Core i5) or 96EU (on the Core i7). The processor is accompanied by 16GB of LPDDR4x memory with a frequency of 4.266MHz. As for the screen, GPD Win 3 is equipped with a 5.5 ”display with a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels, certainly not high but more than sufficient for a panel of this size. Additionally, the use of 720p resolution will help the integrated graphics chip deliver higher frame rates.
According to GPD, Win 3 is capable of running demanding titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Control and Battlefield V at an average of 50fps on the Core i5 variant. While other products like SEKIRO: Shadows Die Twice and World War Z go up to 60fps and beyond. For the model with Core i7 is also declared a performance boost of 10-15%. Of course, we don't know which graphics settings were used for testing, so these values should be taken with the benefit of the doubt.
GPD Win 3 will be on sale on Amazon.com starting May 28 at the price of $ 1130, while it will arrive on Banggood from May 15 and $ 1100 on IndieGoGo InDemand in July at $ 997. The prices refer to the model with Core i5, while for the one with Core i7 it will be necessary to shell out about $ 200 more.
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This Windows-powered Switch rival is now available via Amazon
GPD is one of the more prominent manufacturers when it comes to Android and Windows-powered gaming handhelds. The company’s GPD Win series of Windows handhelds offer integrated gamepad controls, and you can now order the firm’s new GPD Win 3 via Amazon.
The new machine was available to early backers via IndieGogo but can now be pre-ordered via Amazon for $1,129.99 (h/t: Liliputing). GPD’s handheld is slated to ship by late May or early June.
For your cash, you get what is essentially a PC in a handheld form factor, complete with a 5.5-inch 720p display that slides up to reveal a capacitive keyboard underneath. Flanking the screen are gamepad controls, featuring two analog sticks, a D-pad, four face buttons, start/select buttons, and four shoulder buttons. You also get a fingerprint scanner below the face buttons for easy unlocking.
The GPD Win 3 isn’t too bad in the specs department either when you consider the handheld trappings. Expect to find a Core i5 1135G7 processor (with an optional upgrade to Core i7 1165G7), Intel’s Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD with microSD expansion.
YouTube videos show titles such as Genshin Impact, The Witcher 3, GTA 5, and Cyberpunk 2077, as well as emulators for consoles like the Wii U and PS2 running on the machine. Of course, these titles and emulators all run at varying quality levels but still seem playable. But you might want to check out a few more videos if you have a specific Windows game or app in mind.
Other notable features include a 45.62Wh battery providing up to three hours of “heavy” use (or six to eight hours of moderate use), a Thunderbolt 4 port, and a 3.5mm headphone/mic port. GPD is also selling an optional dock for $85, bringing a USB-C port and four full-sized USB ports, and an Ethernet port.
This isn’t the only PC-based handheld revealed in recent months, as the AMD-powered Aya Neo is another contender that has seen success on crowdfunding websites. Nevertheless, you can check out the GPD Win 3 Amazon listing via the button below.