Device comparison

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

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

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Quick verdict

Better screen
GP2X Wiz
More portable
GP2X Wiz
Newer model
Gopher 2

Main differences

  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz.
  • GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz is roughly 50% smaller and 20% lighter.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz runs GNU/Linux based.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

GamePark Holdings

GP2X Wiz

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
GNU/Linux based
Released
Jan 2009
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch AMOLED
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 WizGopher 2
OSGNU/Linux basedUseless
Screen2.8 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240480 x 272
PanelAMOLEDTFT
ChipsetMagicEyes Pollux VR3520FIngenic JZ4760
CPUARM926EJ-SXBurst
GPU"3D hardware engine"Vivante GC200
RAM64 MB SDRAM64 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 1 GB NAND Flash & External SDInternal 4 GB & External MicroSD
Weight136 grams170 grams
Dimensions121 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGP2X WizGopher 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz 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 Wiz and the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz. GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz is roughly 50% smaller and 20% lighter. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz runs GNU/Linux based. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz 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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