Putting aside the GPD XD's blatant cloning of the New 3DS XL design and the potentially dubious nature of retro emulation, there's an awful lot to like here.

For example, the GPD XD Plus launched with Android 7.0 and hasn’t received major version updates. So those who value software support might want to stick to using a phone and gamepad.

And it won’t just be an update to the GPD XD Plus Android handheld game system either. GPD has been making handheld devices for a while, with a series of Android models predating the company’s ...

There's no word on what the price of the system is just yet or a release date, but it's expected to be higher in price than GPD's XD Plus, which was available for $250 USD.

GPD is a familiar name for anyone who loves to tinker with tiny gaming machines. The Shenzen-based company made its name on emulation-friendly devices like the Android-based GPD XD, before moving ...

Because of this, the Win models could always use Steam Link by just downloading the native Steam desktop app, but now the XD line also has that advantage.

GPD recently launched another handheld, the Win 2, which is a full Windows machine in a form factor similar to the XD.

The GPD XD is made by the company GamePad Digital, who have also made other Android gaming handhelds like the GPD G5A and GPD G7. The design of the device clearly mimics that of Nintendo’s ...