Device comparison

Tiger Telematics Gizmondo vs. ClockworkPi DevTerm

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • ClockworkPi DevTerm has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 61% smaller.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm runs Clockwork OS / Linux; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; 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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ClockworkPi

DevTerm

Details
Price
$219
OS
Clockwork OS / Linux
Released
Aug 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
6.8 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGizmondoDevTerm
Price$229$219
OSWindows CEClockwork OS / Linux
Screen2.8 inch6.8 inch
Aspect ratio4:38:3
Resolution320 x 2401280 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetSamsung S3C2440User chosen core
CPUARM920TCore dependent
GPUNvidia GoForce 3D 4500Core dependent
RAM64 MB SDRAMCore dependent
StorageInternal 128 MB NAND & External SDExternal MicroSD
BatteryLi-ion18650 x2
Weight155 gramsUnknown
Dimensions138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm209 mm x 159 mm x 30 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGizmondoDevTerm
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
  • DevTerm DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Gizmondo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm 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
  • DevTerm GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo and the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
ClockworkPi DevTerm has stronger listed emulation coverage. ClockworkPi DevTerm is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 61% smaller. ClockworkPi DevTerm has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. ClockworkPi DevTerm runs Clockwork OS / Linux; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE. ClockworkPi DevTerm is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
The ClockworkPi DevTerm is the cheaper of the two at around $219, roughly $10 less than the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
The ClockworkPi DevTerm is the newer model, released in 2021.

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