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ClockworkPi DevTerm vs. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • ClockworkPi DevTerm has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 61% smaller.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm runs Clockwork OS / Linux; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

ClockworkPi

DevTerm

Details
Price
$219
OS
Clockwork OS / Linux
Released
Aug 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
6.8 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Tiger Telematics

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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SpecDevTermGizmondo
Price$219$229
OSClockwork OS / LinuxWindows CE
Screen6.8 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio8:34:3
Resolution1280 x 480320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetUser chosen coreSamsung S3C2440
CPUCore dependentARM920T
GPUCore dependentNvidia GoForce 3D 4500
RAMCore dependent64 MB SDRAM
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 128 MB NAND & External SD
Battery18650 x2Li-ion
WeightUnknown155 grams
Dimensions209 mm x 159 mm x 30 mm138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemDevTermGizmondo
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

  • DevTerm DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Gizmondo DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the ClockworkPi DevTerm and the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
ClockworkPi DevTerm has stronger listed emulation coverage. ClockworkPi DevTerm is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 61% smaller. ClockworkPi DevTerm has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. ClockworkPi DevTerm runs Clockwork OS / Linux; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE. ClockworkPi DevTerm is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the ClockworkPi DevTerm or the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
The ClockworkPi DevTerm is the cheaper of the two at around $219, roughly $10 less than the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the ClockworkPi DevTerm or the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo?
The ClockworkPi DevTerm is the newer model, released in 2021.

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