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Tiger Telematics Gizmondo vs. Anbernic RG552

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG552
Better screen
RG552
More portable
Gizmondo
Newer model
RG552

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG552 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG552 is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 33% smaller and 57% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG552 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
  • Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

Tiger Telematics

Gizmondo

Details
Price
$229
OS
Windows CE
Released
Mar 2005
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
155 grams

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Specs

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SpecGizmondoRG552
Price$229$200
OSWindows CEAndroid 11
Screen2.8 inch5.36 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution320 x 2401920 x 1152
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetSamsung S3C2440RockChip RK3399
CPUARM920TCortex-A72 / Cortex-A53
GPUNvidia GoForce 3D 4500Mali-T860 MP4
RAM64 MB SDRAM4 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 128 MB NAND & External SDInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
BatteryLi-ion6400 mAh
Weight155 grams362 grams
Dimensions138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGizmondoRG552
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

  • Gizmondo DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG552 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnzFvZ4lZE
  • Gizmondo PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip God of War Chains of Olympus (at 2x resolution), running around 22-30 FPS: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838733031716028416/911979991623929917/QQ_605bc4f347e3bebdea22415b8a13776b1637493713.mp4
  • Gizmondo Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG552 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Gizmondo GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo and the Anbernic RG552?
Anbernic RG552 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG552 is about $29 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 33% smaller and 57% lighter. Anbernic RG552 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE. Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the Anbernic RG552?
The Anbernic RG552 is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $29 less than the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the Anbernic RG552?
The Anbernic RG552 is the newer model, released in 2021.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the Anbernic RG552?
The Anbernic RG552 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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