Device comparison

Tiger Telematics Gizmondo vs. PowKiddy X19

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Quick verdict

More portable
Gizmondo
Newer model
PowKiddy X19

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 58% smaller and 47% lighter.
  • PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.

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 X19

Details
Price
$52
OS
µC/OS-II
Released
Nov 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
290 grams

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Specs

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SpecGizmondoPowKiddy X19
PriceUnknown$52
OSWindows CEµC/OS-II
Screen2.8 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 2401280 x 720
ChipsetSamsung S3C2440Actions ATJ2279B
CPUARM920TActions ATJ2279B
GPUNvidia GoForce 3D 4500"Built in GPU"
RAM64 MB SDRAM512 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 128 MB NAND & External SDInternal & External MicroSD
BatteryLi-ion1800 mAh
Weight155 grams290 grams
Dimensions138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm239 mm x 113 mm x 15 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGizmondoPowKiddy X19
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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Gizmondo Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X19 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 X19 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 X19 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 X19?
PowKiddy X19 has similar emulation coverage to Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 58% smaller and 47% lighter. PowKiddy X19 runs µC/OS-II; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
Which is newer, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the PowKiddy X19?
The PowKiddy X19 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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