Device comparison

GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo vs. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2

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

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Quick verdict

More portable
GP2X Caanoo
Newer model
Gopher 2

Main differences

  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo.
  • GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo is roughly 31% smaller and 20% lighter.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo runs GNU/Linux based.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

GamePark Holdings

GP2X Caanoo

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
GNU/Linux based
Released
Jan 2010
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
136 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

SpecGP2X CaanooGopher 2
OSGNU/Linux basedUseless
Screen3.5 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240480 x 272
ChipsetMagicEyes Pollux VR3520FIngenic JZ4760
CPUARM926EJ-SXBurst
GPU"3D hardware engine"Vivante GC200
RAM128 MB SDRAM64 MB DDR2
StorageExternal SDInternal 4 GB & External MicroSD
Battery1850 mAh2000 mAh
Weight136 grams170 grams
Dimensions146 mm x 70 mm x 18.5 mm175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGP2X CaanooGopher 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

  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gopher 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • GP2X Caanoo 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
  • 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • 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 GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo and the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo. GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo is roughly 31% smaller and 20% lighter. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo runs GNU/Linux based. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the GamePark Holdings GP2X Caanoo or the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
The Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is the newer model, released in 2017.

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