Device comparison

CoolBaby RG19 vs. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Gopher 2

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Quick verdict

More portable
CoolBaby RG19
Newer model
CoolBaby RG19

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2.
  • CoolBaby RG19 is about 2% lighter.
  • CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2.
  • CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless.
  • CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

CoolBaby

CoolBaby RG19

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
167 grams

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Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy / QiShengLong

Gopher 2

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Useless
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
170 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecCoolBaby RG19Gopher 2
OSLinuxUseless
Screen7.0 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratioUnknown16:9
ResolutionUnknown480 x 272
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BIngenic JZ4760
CPUActions ATJ2279BXBurst
GPU"Built in GPU"Vivante GC200
RAMUnknown64 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 4 GB & External MicroSD
BatteryUnknown2000 mAh
Weight167 grams170 grams
DimensionsUnknown175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm
Video outYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemCoolBaby RG19Gopher 2
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

  • CoolBaby RG19 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Gopher 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gopher 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gopher 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gopher 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RG19 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Gopher 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gopher 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the CoolBaby RG19 and the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2. CoolBaby RG19 is about 2% lighter. CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2. CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless. CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is newer, the CoolBaby RG19 or the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
The CoolBaby RG19 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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