Device comparison

Tapwave Zodiac vs. CoolBaby RG19

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Tapwave Zodiac

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Quick verdict

More portable
CoolBaby RG19
Newer model
CoolBaby RG19

Main differences

  • CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Tapwave Zodiac.
  • CoolBaby RG19 is about 7% lighter.
  • CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tapwave Zodiac.
  • CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Tapwave Zodiac runs Palm OS.

Tapwave

Tapwave Zodiac

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Palm OS
Released
Jan 2003
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.8 inch TFT
Weight
180 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

SpecTapwave ZodiacCoolBaby RG19
OSPalm OSLinux
Screen3.8 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:2Unknown
Resolution480 x 320Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetMotorola i.MX-1Actions ATJ2279B
CPUARM920TActions ATJ2279B
GPUATI Imageon W4200"Built in GPU"
RAM10 MB SDRAMUnknown
Storage32 MB (Zodiac 1)External MicroSD
Battery1540 mAhUnknown
Weight180 grams167 grams
Dimensions142 mm x 79 mm x 14 mmUnknown
Video outNoYes
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemTapwave ZodiacCoolBaby 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

  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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
  • Tapwave Zodiac 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 Tapwave Zodiac and the CoolBaby RG19?
CoolBaby RG19 has similar emulation coverage to Tapwave Zodiac. CoolBaby RG19 is about 7% lighter. CoolBaby RG19 has a TFT screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tapwave Zodiac. CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux; Tapwave Zodiac runs Palm OS.
Which is newer, the Tapwave Zodiac or the CoolBaby RG19?
The CoolBaby RG19 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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