Key Takeaways
1. GPD launched the Win 5 gaming handheld, the first to use AMD Strix Halo, on Indiegogo.
2. The Win 5 offers options with Ryzen AI Max 385 and Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APUs, but the Max+ 395 supports only up to 64 GB of RAM.
3. GPD plans to match the OneXFly Apex’s 128 GB RAM support with new versions available on Indiegogo’s InDemand service.
4. The upcoming 128 GB RAM models will feature a new ‘panda’ color option alongside the existing black variant.
5. Details on the official availability of the Win 5 on InDemand are yet to be provided by GPD.
GPD made history in September by becoming the first company to launch a gaming handheld powered by AMD Strix Halo, introducing the Win 5 on Indiegogo. Even though AMD revealed the Ryzen AI Max 385, Ryzen AI Max 390, and Ryzen AI Max+ 395 nearly a year ago, many gaming handheld makers have opted for the less powerful Strix Point and Lunar Lake options, or the weak Ryzen Z2A found in the Asus ROG Xbox Ally (currently priced at $599 on Amazon).
GPD’s Offerings
As mentioned earlier, GPD presented the Win 5 with options between the Ryzen AI Max 385 and the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APUs. However, the Max+ 395 could only support up to 64 GB of RAM, unlike the newer OneXFly Apex model. Following the release of the OneXFly Apex on Sunday, which supports up to 128 GB of RAM, GPD has announced its intention to match this offering.
New Developments
In a post on X, GPD has confirmed that versions with 128 GB of RAM will be available through Indiegogo’s InDemand service. This platform allows companies to continue fundraising while the production begins, but it is still considered crowdfunding and not a traditional retail purchase. Additionally, GPD revealed that the new 128 GB RAM models will also come in a second color option.
Color Options
GPD refers to this new color as ‘panda,’ which is a white finish that resembles the colors previously available for the Win 4 and Win Mini. All the buttons will have the same finishes and colors as the black variant of the Win 5. Unfortunately, GPD has not yet provided details on when the Win 5 will officially become available on InDemand.
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