GPD Win 5 Launches Early with Global Crowdfunding Campaign

Key Takeaways

1. GPD is developing a battery extension cable for the Win 5 based on fan feedback.
2. The release date for the Win 5 has been moved up to approximately September, ahead of the originally planned October launch.
3. Users can register for updates and discounts on a new Indiegogo campaign page for the Win 5.
4. The Win 5 will be available worldwide through Indiegogo, similar to previous GPD products.
5. The expected starting price for the Win 5 is CNY 9,999 (~$1,401), featuring an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and 32 GB of RAM.

Earlier today, we shared news about GPD looking into a battery extension cable for the Win 5, responding to feedback from its fans regarding the handheld’s design. The company has now given more information on when the new gaming handheld will be ready for pre-order.

Launch Timeline Clarified

To summarize, GPD had earlier mentioned that the Win 5 wouldn’t be ready until October. However, it appears that the company has successfully moved up the release date by roughly a month. In a post on X, GPD stated that the Win 5 is merely ‘coming soon’, and users can now register for updates and launch discounts on a new Indiegogo campaign page.

Crowdfunding Details

Putting aside some ambiguity, GPD has confirmed that the Win 5 will be available worldwide through the same crowdfunding site they used for the MicroPC 2 and Win Mini 2025 (curr. $1,459 on Amazon). Moreover, GPD has mentioned that the Win 5 is expected to hit Indiegogo at the ‘end of this month’. Allegedly, GPD’s upcoming handheld will have a starting price of CNY 9,999 (~$1,401), featuring an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and 32 GB of RAM.

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