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Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 vs. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo

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Quick verdict

Better screen
RetroGame RS-97
More portable
RetroGame RS-97
Newer model
RetroGame RS-97

Main differences

  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 19% smaller and 8% lighter.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
  • Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

Anbernic

RetroGame RS-97

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
142 grams

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Tiger Telematics

Gizmondo

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Windows CE
Released
Jan 2005
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
155 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetroGame RS-97Gizmondo
Price$60Unknown
OSRetroFWWindows CE
Screen3.0 inch2.8 inch
Resolution320 x 480320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BSamsung S3C2440
CPUXBurstARM920T
GPUVivante GC200Nvidia GoForce 3D 4500
RAM128 MB DDR264 MB SDRAM
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal 128 MB NAND & External SD
Battery1800 mAh BP-5LLi-ion
Weight142 grams155 grams
Dimensions144 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroGame RS-97Gizmondo
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RetroGame RS-97 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Gizmondo GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroGame RS-97 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroGame RS-97 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroGame RS-97 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 and the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has similar emulation coverage to Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is roughly 19% smaller and 8% lighter. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 runs RetroFW; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE. Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 or the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
The Anbernic RetroGame RS-97 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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