Device comparison

GamePark Holdings GP2X 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
Newer model
Gopher 2

Main differences

  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X.
  • GamePark Holdings GP2X is roughly 20% smaller and 5% lighter.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; GamePark Holdings GP2X runs GNU/Linux based.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; GamePark Holdings GP2X is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

GamePark Holdings

GP2X

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
GNU/Linux based
Released
Jan 2005
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
161 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

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Specs

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SpecGP2XGopher 2
OSGNU/Linux basedUseless
Screen3.5 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240480 x 272
ChipsetMagicEyes MP2520FIngenic JZ4760
CPUARM920T & ARM940TXBurst
GPU"2D Graphic Processor"Vivante GC200
RAM64 MB SDRAM64 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 64 MB NAND Flash & External SDInternal 4 GB & External MicroSD
BatteryAA x22000 mAh
Weight161 grams170 grams
Dimensions143.6 mm x 82.9 mm x 34 mm175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGP2XGopher 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 and the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has similar emulation coverage to GamePark Holdings GP2X. GamePark Holdings GP2X is roughly 20% smaller and 5% lighter. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; GamePark Holdings GP2X runs GNU/Linux based. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; GamePark Holdings GP2X is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the GamePark Holdings GP2X 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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