Device comparison

PowKiddy A30 vs. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2

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Quick verdict

Better screen
PowKiddy A30
More portable
PowKiddy A30
Newer model
PowKiddy A30

Main differences

  • PowKiddy A30 has similar emulation coverage to Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2.
  • PowKiddy A30 is roughly 34% smaller and 29% lighter.
  • PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2.
  • PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless.

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PowKiddy A30

Details
Price
$50
OS
Trimui OS
Released
Nov 2021
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
120 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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0 collectors

Specs

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SpecPowKiddy A30Gopher 2
Price$50Unknown
OSTrimui OSUseless
Screen2.8 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240480 x 272
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetAllwinner F1C200SIngenic JZ4760
CPUARM926EJ-SXBurst
GPU2D acceleratorVivante GC200
RAM64 MB LPDDR264 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 4 GB & External MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh2000 mAh
Weight120 grams170 grams
Dimensions136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy A30Gopher 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

  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gopher 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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 PowKiddy A30 and the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
PowKiddy A30 has similar emulation coverage to Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2. PowKiddy A30 is roughly 34% smaller and 29% lighter. PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2. PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy A30 or the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
The PowKiddy A30 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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