GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo vs. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy

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Quick verdict

Best value
Digi RetroBoy
More portable
Digi RetroBoy
Newer model
Digi RetroBoy

Main differences

  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $46 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is roughly 17% smaller and 19% lighter.
  • Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo runs GNU/Linux based.

GamePark Holdings

GP2X Caanoo

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
GNU/Linux based
Released
Aug 2010
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
136 grams

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Digiretro

Digi RetroBoy

Details
Price
$104.00
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
110 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGP2X CaanooDigi RetroBoy
Price$150.00$104.00
OSGNU/Linux basedProprietary
Screen3.5 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution320 x 240480 x 320
ChipsetMagicEyes Pollux VR3520FProprietary
CPUARM926EJ-SARM7 & ARM9
GPU"3D hardware engine""Dedicated GPU (60 fps)"
RAM128 MB SDRAM50 MHz DRAM
StorageExternal SDExternal MicroSD
Battery1850 mAh1000 mAh
Weight136 grams110 grams
Dimensions146 mm x 70 mm x 18.5 mm130 mm x 65 mm x 19 mm
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGP2X CaanooDigi RetroBoy
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

  • GP2X Caanoo DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GP2X Caanoo N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GP2X Caanoo PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Digi RetroBoy PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Digi RetroBoy SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GP2X Caanoo Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Digi RetroBoy Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GP2X Caanoo GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Caanoo Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Digi RetroBoy Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo and the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
Digiretro Digi RetroBoy has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is about $46 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is roughly 17% smaller and 19% lighter. Digiretro Digi RetroBoy runs Proprietary; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo runs GNU/Linux based.
Which is cheaper, the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo or the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the cheaper of the two at around $104.00, roughly $46.00 less than the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo or the Digiretro Digi RetroBoy?
The Digiretro Digi RetroBoy is the newer model, released in 2018.

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