Device comparison

Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 vs. PowKiddy A30

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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.

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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PowKiddy

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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0 collectors

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGopher 2PowKiddy A30
PriceUnknown$50
OSUselessTrimui OS
Screen4.3 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution480 x 272320 x 240
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760Allwinner F1C200S
CPUXBurstARM926EJ-S
GPUVivante GC2002D accelerator
RAM64 MB DDR264 MB LPDDR2
StorageInternal 4 GB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2000 mAh1200 mAh
Weight170 grams120 grams
Dimensions175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGopher 2PowKiddy A30
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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • 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 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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 PowKiddy A30?
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 Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 or the PowKiddy A30?
The PowKiddy A30 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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