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

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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 Genesis, GBA, 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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GamePark Holdings

GP2X Wiz

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
GNU/Linux based
Released
May 2009
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch AMOLED
Weight
136 grams

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No reviews yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGopher 2GP2X Wiz
OSUselessGNU/Linux based
Screen4.3 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution480 x 272320 x 240
PanelTFTAMOLED
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760MagicEyes Pollux VR3520F
CPUXBurstARM926EJ-S
GPUVivante GC200"3D hardware engine"
RAM64 MB DDR264 MB SDRAM
StorageInternal 4 GB & External MicroSDInternal 1 GB NAND Flash & External SD
Weight170 grams136 grams
Dimensions175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm121 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGopher 2GP2X Wiz
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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • 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 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GP2X Wiz 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
  • GP2X Wiz 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 GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz?
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 Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 or the GamePark Holdings GP2X Wiz?
The Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is the newer model, released in 2017.

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