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Anbernic RG552 vs. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG552
Better screen
RG552
More portable
Gizmondo
Newer model
RG552

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG552 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG552 is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 33% smaller and 57% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG552 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
  • Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

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Gizmondo

Details
Price
$229
OS
Windows CE
Released
Mar 2005
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
155 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG552Gizmondo
Price$200$229
OSAndroid 11Windows CE
Screen5.36 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution1920 x 1152320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockChip RK3399Samsung S3C2440
CPUCortex-A72 / Cortex-A53ARM920T
GPUMali-T860 MP4Nvidia GoForce 3D 4500
RAM4 GB LPDDR464 MB SDRAM
StorageInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSDInternal 128 MB NAND & External SD
Battery6400 mAhLi-ion
Weight362 grams155 grams
Dimensions198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG552Gizmondo
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

  • RG552 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
  • RG552 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnzFvZ4lZE
  • Gizmondo PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip God of War Chains of Olympus (at 2x resolution), running around 22-30 FPS: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838733031716028416/911979991623929917/QQ_605bc4f347e3bebdea22415b8a13776b1637493713.mp4
  • Gizmondo PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 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 RG552 and the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
Anbernic RG552 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG552 is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 33% smaller and 57% lighter. Anbernic RG552 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE. Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG552 or the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
The Anbernic RG552 is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $29 less than the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG552 or the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
The Anbernic RG552 is the newer model, released in 2021.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG552 or the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
The Anbernic RG552 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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