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近藤芳弘
Reviewed in Japan on March 21, 2025
迅速な対応ありがとうございます。
Jeff
Reviewed in Australia on February 28, 2025
The RetroFlag GPi CASE 2 is a solidly built device, but I can’t help feeling a bit disappointed—mainly due to the limitations of the Raspberry Pi CM4 rather than the case itself.The overall construction is good, though the buttons feel a bit cheap, which slightly detracts from the premium feel I was hoping for. A major frustration is the incompatibility between eMMC CM4 models and the microSD slot—you can’t use both at the same time, which is a design limitation of the CM4 rather than the case. Meanwhile, the Lite (non-eMMC) CM4 models do work with microSD, but they lack sufficient RAM, making them less ideal for more demanding emulation.If you can work within these constraints, the case itself is well-designed and nostalgic, but it would have been much better if the CM4 had more flexible storage options.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
I have built a couple raspberry pi retro gaming systems now. Lately I have seen a lot of handheld systems. The reviews seemed ify at best but i loved the idea. I was excited to get this and set it up. I have been playing with it for a few weeks now and it is exactly what I was hoping for!A couple things to note if you go with this:1. The SD card holder slides down to unlock and hinges open and close. Then slides back up to lock. For me, the instructions weren't clear enough and i thought it just hinged open and close.2. The system does not play on a tv via the dock and the onboard speaker doesn't work until you set up safe shutdown. I didn't know that and panicked when i had it off the dock and didn't hear sound and when i had it on the dock and the tv didn't display anything.I used Retropie for my setup (as it is what i have used in the past)
Adan
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
To be sure it works well for you, you need a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, 2GB RAM (minimum), lite (no EMMC storage). Recalbox works the best. I couldn’t get sound working on RetroPie or Batocera.There are only L1 and R1 shoulder buttons, no L2 and R2 triggers, so it won’t be good for PS, PS2, etc.Quality control seems to be an issue. The first one I received had a dead pixel and a constant whine. I also got one on eBay that arrived completely dead.It’s very easy to assemble. Looks great and could pass as an original Game Boy at a distance. Gameplay performance is excellent in Recalbox. I’m very happy with it. Great value.
Luke Kelleher
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
UPDATE:Turns out my GPi Case 2 must be defective. The LCD screen simply doesn't work. I finally was able to buy a CM4 Lite (for a gigantic markup), so at long last, I could setup this handheld. But after wasting many, MANY hours trying various OS's, installing all the patches, and trying every conceivable system configuration, the GPi screen remains a (backlit) black void. Ironically the dock works alright, so if I merely wanted a regular Raspberry Pi4 to play games on a TV then I might be set.In fact, I tried so many different setup configurations for this thing that the horrendous little metal gate which holds the SD card in place just snapped right off. That gate had felt precariously flimsy and just awful to work with anyway, but I was still surprised to see it break off completely. I suppose I should take this as a sign from the Heavens to just let this damn project go. Also, I haven't been able to get the back plate off of my device because two of five screws appear to have been stripped. Awesome.So yeah, I'm feeling some serious buyers remorse on this one. I can't believe that I ordered the GPi Case 2 a full TWO YEARS AGO, have spent close to $300 on components—thanks to chip shortages/inflated Pi prices and Retroflag's own deceptive marketing copy leading me to buy the wrong Pi at first—and I have basically nothing to show for it. Well, I suppose I do have a stylish Game Boy-themed paperweight...The the GPi Case 2 is a waste of money, but it's also a huge waste of one's time and effort. Do not recommend.ORIGINAL REVIEW:Retroflag claims that this product supports all versions of the RaspberryPi Compute Module 4 and simply "recommends the CM4 Lite with WiFi". At best, this is pretty misleading, but I'd just call it lying. If, like me, you bought a model of CM4 other than the Lite, you're probably gonna have a bad time.You absolutely need a CM4 Lite because the other models have internal flash memory, and internal memory means the Pi cannot use an SD card. So unless you have an IO/base board, you won't be able to access the internal memory on your Pi to set up the device. The GPi Case 2 advertises that no tools are required—and if you have a CM4 Lite, that's true. But if you bought any other CM4 model, then the one tool you will definitely need is an IO board for setup.So after buying the GPi Case 2 and finally managing to snag a CM4 like 8 months later, I am $150 in with nothing to show for it. Now I'll need to spend another $30 or so on an IO board, and only because Retroflag falsely advertised the product requirements.
Robert Livingston
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2022
I'll say technical difficulties - not technical problems...First, I am using a CM4 module with built-in storage. Reading the manual it says that this is more difficult and recommends to use a CM4 Lite... Does not speak to how to use a module with storage. Luckily, I have a Waveshare Mini Base Board - you'll need to have one similar to access the storage.The manual also speaks to downloading and running a script to modify the config so that the screen works - you must do this.Getting the CM4 installed is a bit difficult due to the tight access - this, IMO, is a design issue that could easily be fixed.I'm using Recalbox which was easily installed once the hurdle of accessing the onboard storage overcome.So, do I recommend this case? YES! (But you need to figure out a number of things)
Alexander Rau
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2022
Used twice and now it no longer boots up. Support wasn't able to help. Great idea but stopped working before I could even use it properly.
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