Device comparison

Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 vs. PowKiddy X19

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Quick verdict

More portable
Gopher 2
Newer model
PowKiddy X19

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is roughly 45% smaller and 41% lighter.
  • PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless.
  • PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

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 X19

Details
Price
$52
OS
µC/OS-II
Released
Nov 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
290 grams

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Specs

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SpecGopher 2PowKiddy X19
PriceUnknown$52
OSUselessµC/OS-II
Screen4.3 inch7.0 inch
Resolution480 x 2721280 x 720
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760Actions ATJ2279B
CPUXBurstActions ATJ2279B
GPUVivante GC200"Built in GPU"
RAM64 MB DDR2512 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 4 GB & External MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery2000 mAh1800 mAh
Weight170 grams290 grams
Dimensions175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm239 mm x 113 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGopher 2PowKiddy X19
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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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
  • PowKiddy X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19?
PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is roughly 45% smaller and 41% lighter. PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless. PowKiddy X19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is newer, the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 or the PowKiddy X19?
The PowKiddy X19 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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