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Tiger Telematics Gizmondo vs. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2

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

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Quick verdict

More portable
Gizmondo
Newer model
Gopher 2

Main differences

  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has similar emulation coverage to Tiger Telematics Gizmondo.
  • Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 24% smaller and 9% lighter.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE.
  • Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; 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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Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy / QiShengLong

Gopher 2

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Useless
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
170 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGizmondoGopher 2
OSWindows CEUseless
Screen2.8 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240480 x 272
ChipsetSamsung S3C2440Ingenic JZ4760
CPUARM920TXBurst
GPUNvidia GoForce 3D 4500Vivante GC200
RAM64 MB SDRAM64 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 128 MB NAND & External SDInternal 4 GB & External MicroSD
BatteryLi-ion2000 mAh
Weight155 grams170 grams
Dimensions138 mm x 82 mm x 32 mm175 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGizmondoGopher 2
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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Gizmondo PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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
  • Gopher 2 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 Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 has similar emulation coverage to Tiger Telematics Gizmondo. Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is roughly 24% smaller and 9% lighter. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 runs Useless; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo runs Windows CE. Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES; Tiger Telematics Gizmondo is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo or the Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2?
The Retro Genesis Russia, Hamy Gopher 2 is the newer model, released in 2017.

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