Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 vs. Ampersand GameBoy Null

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Quick verdict

Newer model
Gopher 2

Main differences

  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus TFT on Ampersand GameBoy Null.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; Ampersand GameBoy Null runs Linux.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Ampersand GameBoy Null is highlighted for Genesis, SNES, Game Boy, NES.

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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Ampersand

GameBoy Null

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8" TFT
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGopher 2GameBoy Null
OSUselessLinux
Screen4.3 inch2.8"
Aspect ratio16:9Unknown
Resolution480 x 272240x320
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760Raspberry Pi Zero W
CPUXBurstARM11
GPUVivante GC200VideoCore IV
RAM64 MB DDR2512 MB
StorageInternal 4 GB & External MicroSDmicroSD
Battery2000 mAhUnknown
Weight170 gramsUnknown
Dimensions175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mmUnknown
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGopher 2GameBoy Null
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • Gopher 2 DS: Nintendo DS: 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
  • 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
  • Gopher 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gopher 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gopher 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • Gopher 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • Gopher 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gopher 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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
  • Gopher 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • Gopher 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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 Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 and the Ampersand GameBoy Null?
Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus TFT on Ampersand GameBoy Null. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; Ampersand GameBoy Null runs Linux. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Ampersand GameBoy Null is highlighted for Genesis, SNES, Game Boy, NES.

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