Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 vs. CoolBaby RG19

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Quick verdict

More portable
CoolBaby RG19
Newer model
CoolBaby RG19

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2.
  • CoolBaby RG19 is about 2% lighter.
  • CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2.
  • CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless.
  • CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, 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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CoolBaby

CoolBaby RG19

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
167 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGopher 2CoolBaby RG19
OSUselessLinux
Screen4.3 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:9Unknown
Resolution480 x 272Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760Actions ATJ2279B
CPUXBurstActions ATJ2279B
GPUVivante GC200"Built in GPU"
RAM64 MB DDR2Unknown
StorageInternal 4 GB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2000 mAhUnknown
Weight170 grams167 grams
Dimensions175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mmUnknown
Video outNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGopher 2CoolBaby RG19
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

  • Gopher 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gopher 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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
  • CoolBaby RG19 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 CoolBaby RG19?
CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2. CoolBaby RG19 is about 2% lighter. CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2. CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless. CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 or the CoolBaby RG19?
The CoolBaby RG19 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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