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Tiger Telematics Gizmondo vs. PowKiddy A30

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Quick verdict

Better screen
PowKiddy A30
More portable
PowKiddy A30
Newer model
PowKiddy A30

Main differences

  • PowKiddy A30 has similar emulation coverage to Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • PowKiddy A30 is roughly 13% smaller and 23% lighter.
  • PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
  • PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

Tiger Telematics

Gizmondo

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Windows CE
Released
Jan 2005
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
155 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy A30

Details
Price
$50
OS
Trimui OS
Released
Nov 2021
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
120 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGizmondoPowKiddy A30
PriceUnknown$50
OSWindows CETrimui OS
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetSamsung S3C2440Allwinner F1C200S
CPUARM920TARM926EJ-S
GPUNvidia GoForce 3D 45002D accelerator
RAM64 MB SDRAM64 MB LPDDR2
StorageInternal 128 MB NAND & External SDExternal MicroSD
BatteryLi-ion1200 mAh
Weight155 grams120 grams
Dimensions138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGizmondoPowKiddy A30
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
  • PowKiddy A30 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Gizmondo N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Gizmondo PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gizmondo Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo and the PowKiddy A30?
PowKiddy A30 has similar emulation coverage to Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. PowKiddy A30 is roughly 13% smaller and 23% lighter. PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE. PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the PowKiddy A30?
The PowKiddy A30 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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