Device comparison

Tiger Telematics Gizmondo vs. Creoqode Lyra

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
Lyra
More portable
Gizmondo
Newer model
Lyra

Main differences

  • Creoqode Lyra has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Creoqode Lyra is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 24% smaller.
  • Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie); Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
  • Creoqode Lyra 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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Creoqode

Lyra

Details
Price
$222
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecGizmondoLyra
Price$229$222
OSWindows CELinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240800 x 480
ChipsetSamsung S3C2440Broadcom BCM2837B0
CPUARM920TCortex-A53
GPUNvidia GoForce 3D 4500Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM64 MB SDRAM1 GB LPDDR2
StorageInternal 128 MB NAND & External SDExternal MicroSD
BatteryLi-ion3000 mAh
Weight155 gramsUnknown
Dimensions138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm186 mm x 80 mm x 19 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGizmondoLyra
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
  • Lyra DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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
  • Lyra 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 Creoqode Lyra?
Creoqode Lyra has stronger listed emulation coverage. Creoqode Lyra is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 24% smaller. Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie); Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE. Creoqode Lyra 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 Creoqode Lyra?
The Creoqode Lyra is the cheaper of the two at around $222, roughly $7 less than the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the Creoqode Lyra?
The Creoqode Lyra is the newer model, released in 2019.

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