GP2X Caanoo Review

[@WA_Stokins]

Goodness... I just grabbed a GPD Win 2 handheld from a computer shop the other day and this video popped up in my mind. Man, it's WILD how far we've advanced. Back in the day these portable consoles struggled to run NES games, whereas modern similar handheld units can often run as far as Playstation (if not a bit beyond!)

[@computerkid1416]

This thing and similar devices were cool for their time. I think they've mostly been replaced now though by Android, specifically JXD is doing a lot of these kinds of consoles.

[@OrionsAngel]

@Computd He's not a boy. He's a man trapped in a boy's body like Andy Milonakis. No, I don't know. I don't wanna offend anybody. The guy's cool and makes fun videos. That's all that matters.

[@ElectronicRatings]

This handheld has turned into an amazing open source handheld. Still because of its rarity and high price point I suggest a PSP, JXD, Yinlips, Archos Gamepad, GCW Zero or Dingoo. There are mulitple varieties of the JXD and Yinlips Consoles. There is also an Archos Gamepad 2 and a few varieties of the Dingoo.

[@adi_baa]

Good lord, this little nugget. Remember people discovering this video/channel in 2023 and beyond: these types of gadgets that's struggled to emulate NES and gameboy games died so that consoles like the 3ds and eventually switch/steam deck could live. This is a part of portable gaming history

[@christo930]

For those that don't know, megaman and super mario rpg use extra chips in the cart and therefor will run slower. Also, keep in mind that the community that supports the gamepark consoles is a very active and friendly one and the issues that some of these early ports will be quickly worked as (as evidenced by the quick fixing of the gba emulator). The Caanoo is a great machine, you won't be disappointed. I own 3 gamepark consoles and they are all great and the oldest one (gp32) still works great

[@NoeLPZC]

I love how you were like "Gah, I've been waiting TWO YEARS for my Pandora!". Little did you know it'd be ANOTHER two years before you finally got it, only for it to be a paperweight.

[@teh_supar_hackr]

16:22 when I was 8 I saw this and I remember having nightmeres about that mega man face.

[@scissormon]

The Caanno has come a long way since this video. It pretty much smoothed out most of these problems from what I can tell. Plus PSX emulation is pretty good, although Puzzle Bobble probably isn't the best example lol.

[@SauceCaptain]

Since this review was put on KZbin the Caanoo has had several updates for the emulators. In particular the SNES and NES emulators are fantastic, better than any I've ever even found for PC. For that matter now there are good emulators on the Caanoo for basically everything up to PS1. It's sad that Game Park died before we got to see what this little system could do. It had the potential to really be something special, but as it stands I'm glad I have mine and that there is still such strong community support for it. I have a Gemei / Dingoo A330, JXD PSP clone, emulators on my phone, and a few other Chinese knock-offs like the PVP etc, but the Caanoo is easily my favorite.

[@Spongegoose]

Do the emulators get updated still? I have one coming in the mail tomorrow (Got lucky and scored one for 80 bucks)

[@bah-bammmm4516]

Roney Desousa why did i not see this in gamestop? stores like that never sold emulators.........

[@soobak990]

wow its been quite a while! keep em coming tweeterman!

[@ThatOneSeong]

Its funny seeing how well the Caanoo has grown over the years. It now plays PSX great, as well as all the other emulators, and even has backwards compatibility with Wix and GP2X apps, and a much bigger llibrary. While the FunGP site is now down, theres plenty of things to download for it, like PrBoom and the SOR Remake from all around the internet. Im now about to get one for my B-Day with the wifi dongle and im excited for it!

[@jcpadmore]

I have both a GP2X F200 and a Caanoo and both are pretty cool machines. My only criticism about the Caanoo is the positioning of the speakers - they're at the back and I tend to cover them with my fingers while I'm using it - this is a problem, even for small hands and it's annoying to have muffled sound, plus the sound is projected away from you instead of towards, so you're missing out on some volume. I would've preferred the speakers to have been positioned at the front like my GP2X.

[@pavichokche]

This thing looks like it has a lot of potential. Your seemed to have a lot of "whatisthisidonteven" moments xD Very fun to watch. I'm glad to see you're taking advantage of the new 'no time limit' on videos.

[@poet215]

I finally got my caanoo and loving every bit of it...most of the emulators work with tweaks to the clocking and frameskip...bottom line go out and get the caanoo..you won't be disappointed

[@christo930]

The community for this device is very active and we should see a lot of new releases and bug fixes as well as a lot of games being ported by other systems. There is a psx emulator being worked on which, from early reports, seems to be at or near full speed. I would highly encourage anyone who likes classic games, emulators and homebrew games to pick this machine up. You can also pick up a used wiz if you want to go cheaper and can live without the wifi and accelerometer. You won't be sorry.

[@zombee38]

great review man...I will be getting a Caanoo around early May as a gift...Im hoping all the emulators will be running much better than this

[@trylleklovn]

Woah actually suddently remember playing the original Tyrian when viewing this video. Forgot all about that game, liked it pretty good back in the day.

[@Valientlink]

The skipping sound in SMW was only fixed in BSNES, SNESGT, and the latest Snes9x. So that emulator isn't too far behind.

[@accordinglyryan]

Long videos from Tweeterman=FTW TWEETERMAN IS AWESOME!

[@scissormon]

I've seen the Pandora device, very impressive device. Have you finally received it?

[@TweeterMan287]

@HenusM Umm, what else was there to talk about with it?

[@SRC267]

Getting this purely for Streets of Rage: Remake, port for caanoo :)

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

@pokeplay7 One of the game's background themes are "Because I got high".

[@Intanius]

By the looks of it that is standardized korean connector,and GPH is korean,so its not really a proprietary connector, just not that common in the US. Before the rise of mini- and micro- usb this connector was commonly used on phone made by Korean manufacturers if you go to thrift store you'll likely find a few old ac adapters for samsung and lg phones that have that connector.

[@Shadonai]

Your voice sounds like "The Red Mist" from kick ass. I was picturing him the entire time.

[@roboticmind23]

love your videos man. just have a quick question, would you recommend this system today, 3 years later? or would you think to wait for the gcw zero? thanks! keep up the great work

[@BLKBRDSR71]

Good review man. I was going to get one, but I will stick with my PS Vita and RetroArch.

[@WedgeStratos]

Maybe you should consider contacting the Open Pandora creators to see if your order's still set. They only recently got production back up, but they're still sending out whatever is left from the Texas production place..

[@monstercameron]

teh caanoo was released in august, most of the brewers are hard at work maintaining teh work, porting and debugging them...and most of the games currently are ports from the wiz!

[@bluesy92]

@cocokitty55 Overclocking is running the CPU faster than the default speed so you can get more performance. On portable devices, you will burn battery life faster. Also, if you go to far, it can cause damage, but this is rare.

[@aeneasfate]

@SonyNPG Why would you be screwed? It's just a samsung/LG phone connector. You can easily modify a $0.50 cable for another device from goodwill/etc, or buy premade Caanoo cables online.

[@2khz]

Yeah, TweeterMan where did you get?

[@iRemainNameless]

Hi Tweeterman, love your videos great work. I have a few questions, first - I already own a Wiz - which I just LOVE, only the build quality leaves a lot to be desired. As early as 2 months owning the Wiz, it began to have problems, ( the power won't stay on without the power cord being plugged in constanty), my L shoulder button no longer works, and as early as last week - the + Volume button doesn't click when I press it. ( so no SNES menu access) Would you recommend me getting the Caanoo?

[@dojix96]

I think that the volume control has been lagged because it has a setting of sound for every position on the slider. Because of this, it runs through them all as fast as possible to get to where you're positioned.

[@TheSolcity]

Are you talking about the pandora controller mentioned in one of your earlier videos....?

[@beast123113]

@gawdofAtheism the linksys thingie is a usb wifi adaptor

[@supermariosunshine64]

@someperson42 Simply because they haven't ship them. They haven't even finished shipping the first batch of Pandoras.

[@DragonHeartHisMajestyX]

Am I the only one who thinks the music in that "sqrxz" game is pretty good?

[@bepatientIhaveautism]

yes, that tune is from level 6 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6unhqmrra6IiqM

[@FacestabMan]

I had a GP2X Wiz a year ago. I loved the genesis emulator and it seems to have also openTyrian ported. I don't know if I should buy this one. I didn't use my Wiz much, maybe because I didn't like the controls and the screen. And not being able to play SNES games properly which this doesn't seem to be prepared for. It's hard to decide. Also as I can see there, the GBA emulator had the sound fixed, but what about games like Golden Sun 2, Megaman Zero 2 and DKC3? I'd really like to know.

[@Essuez94]

hey in bubble bobble i finally recognized the music SNSD used to use them for a noodles CF

[@iRemainNameless]

cont.... How promising is emulator development and/or updates to Wiz emu's being ported over to the Caanoo? I love having SNES games that actually run at full speed on a handheld, enough that I'd even consider replacing my Wiz just so I can play them. There's just so many options on the Wiz as far as emulators go - that I could justify buying another one. You seem like someone who could answer many questions about both devices 'cause you own them. Should I get the Caanoo?

[@kogz]

Hi! Thanks for the review! Is it better with software now? What about battery life? Thanks in advance!

[@gawdofAtheism]

Tweeter man I always thought that, that was a Wifi USB stick in the background of all your videos. What is it?

[@someperson42]

You ordered a Pandora? Why haven't you reviewed it (they're out now)?

[@scscanlan]

@rocksbarman I could be wrong but it doesn't come pre-loaded with emulators or roms so you put all the games on there yourself.

[@JamerTheProgrammer]

Can't imagine why not. Just getting the drivers for it I suppose.

[@VNVNation2013]

You sound like one those people that says something like "If you don't like [insert band here]'s music, I'd like to see you do better!" You don't have to be able to do something to criticize a bad product when you see it. The NES emulator is basically unplayable. How is that better than not having it at all?

[@BaconStein]

The hardware, interface, and external design all look great, but the software could use a bit of work. This probably looks like the best one of these devices I've seen so far, possibly better than the PSP. I'll probably just stick with portable clone consoles for now, but I'll try and keep an eye on this one.

[@piplup10036]

if you can add roms to the emulators may I recomend earthbound for the SNES emulator

[@Hosunlee89]

ok, if you are looking to emulate the NES mostly, just spend 75 bucks on the Dingoo A320. The dingoo is much less powerful, but it is supported by a HUGE community online. The NES and GBA emulators on the A320 are pretty much flawless. SNES is nearly flawless and the others are pretty good as well. Instead of shelling out like 160 on the Caanoo, spend less than half and buy the Dingoo. Look it up, it's awesome.

[@R3D.R4V3N]

I might actually have to buy this.

[@MaximumRD]

@Davidgon100 NO different system, this is based on LINUX core, all apps must be ported over from homebrew developers.

[@googaagoogaa12345678]

my tablet does everything from atari to dreamcast/gamecube (dualcore 2ghz cortex a9 2 gb of ram) also does saturn

[@sonicblast19]

Gamecube?Yeah right.

[@googaagoogaa12345678]

Dolphin emulator alpha is on the google play store and also i did not gamecube was full speed did i

[@googaagoogaa12345678]

Also my tablet is way fucking overclocked by me rooted everything

[@sonicblast19]

Matthew Neathery Good job,can I now compare my phone with the NES saying it's more powerfull?You are comparing a chinesse handheld from 2010 with a legit tablet from 4 years later.

[@manilafungus]

YaY, touchscreens

[@tacos0816]

@tembwbam99 you've gotta consider the fact the hes running on the original version, they've updated the firmware so now it works fine

[@darkryu38]

@XXXXNanoXXXxxx i think saying the ngp is an enhanced ps2 is quite an understatement. the graphics are pretty close to ps3. and the psp was much closer to the ps2 than it was to the psx. but yeah i agree the ngp might be the best choice of all these portables.

[@franklyn519]

@Computd pandora is a console search on wikipedia

[@kevinminwooyi]

@gawdofAtheism i always thought it was an internet modem.... isnt it a wifi thingy for internet?

[@Kafei2006]

My Wiz doesn't have any issue with the touchscreen like the one in your review. I can play ScummVM games properly with the touchscreen (and they work brilliantly too !). Maybe it was a firmware issue ?

[@Davidgon100]

yo TweeterMan does the caanoo play the same kind of applications and homebrew that a psp can that require a eboot.pbp file?

[@Voxel8or]

You should put a link in the description to the website that you bought all of the stuff you review from.

[@FunClockwork]

where could i buy this now for the 150 dollars?

[@volo870]

You are looking for GCW Zero device. Basically runs same software with a bit less of fiddling. It is easily bought new for 150 $. Overpriced, if you ask me. But it is the _only_ one device of this kind being manufactured this day.

[@FunClockwork]

Volo No i dont need it, i got the nvidia shield which in my opinion is way better as it runs android and it has a built in controller and has many smooth emulators thanks for the help tho

[@volo870]

Nice. I'm a bit cheaper. My JXD S7800B overall cost me about $130 (w/o delivery) a year ago.

[@FunClockwork]

Volo No haha i was able to get to my shield for 150$ at gamestop it was for sale

[@GiordanDiodato]

FunClockwork Nvidia Shield is like $300

[@khalsa70]

is the diaginal screen problem still there i think it was on the wiz????????????

[@cutemimi25]

He should've used the booing sound effect he used in his Game Gear video when he compared that to the Game Boy Micro, when he was comparing the Canoo to a turtle made out of clay, example. Tweeterman287: And a turtle made out of clay... crowd: Boooo. Tweeterman287: Okay okay, that was a low blow I do apologize.

[@AdamEllis33]

The Wiz actually has a brighter screen right? I think the Wiz has an OLED or something like that.

[@docvoc1]

i really want one of these things, or atleast be a benefactor to this cause, i like the idea of an open source gaming device

[@Ashanmaril]

I was really confused about the sizing until I saw the turtle made out of clay.

[@SonyFoLife]

@TweeterMan287 What Firmware do you have on your Psp?

[@jaredross1]

@HenusM rephrased: IT WAS 25 MINUTES OF YOU PLAYING EMULATOR GAMES!!!! hell yea good vid

[@deeznuggetz7443]

im assuming that n64 wouldnt be very well, but its christmas soon and i need something to make mario64 and other n64 games in my pocket (my psp has a 32mb card and cant even put a emulator on it)

[@LcTricker]

where do u buy the caanoo? whats the official gph website? pls answer tweeterman!

[@1destroyer5x]

15:26 I finally understand the intro to "Teh Internets" on Super Meat Boy now.

[@srazor66]

TweeterMan, did you ever get your Pandora? D':

[@joshuaprado1]

I.have a question does the canno or whatever he played does it have preloaded emulators

[@NicolasKray]

On ebay, around 120€ (150$), it was in 2010.

[@TheBenHigh]

We don't release content under an open source license because we want appreciation, we do it because we know that someone, somewhere will pirate our content otherwise. This is 2013. Piracy isn't just big in China anymore. And emulators are one of the hardest types of software to develop, so don't tell someone to make an emulator if you can't even do it.

[@PowerPie5000]

I was thinking about getting a caanoo but it seems it's ermulation abilities are a bit poor at the moment. The cheaper and weaker Dingoo can run Snes games better than this! Whats GBA emulation like? Pandora sounds great but it costs around £280 and is never available! For me it's either the Dingoo A320 or the Caanoo... but i can't quite decide. I still have my old trusty GP32 laying around somewhere :)

[@nrdesign1991]

@Computd The place I'm working at is next to their headquarters. I pass by there every day

[@megachris1112]

why are you shing at the proprietary chager is it that the psp go had one

[@christo930]

@Cod4Master9243 Yeah, with no controller. I have an ipod touch and I love it, but not for games.

[@GoodHerbs420]

@XXXXNanoXXXxxx Pretty sure the general rule of thumb when dealing with emulators is if you want decent emulation (playable) the machine running the emulator should be about 10 times as powerful as the emulated machine. NGP might be able to handle the PS2 and a GC at beyond crappy speeds, but it will probably not be worth looking into, unless an emulator is built from the ground up specifically for the NGP (years of work if you expect good speeds).

[@gorillazhead]

LOL 2 YEARS AGO, they're that backed up? I'll try looking on Ebay for one.

[@madwalrus9998]

can you do a review on the turtle made out of clay?

[@jeank1d]

can somebody help please! that website is out and if i buy a caanoo HOW CAN I GET ANYHTING?

[@NicolasKray]

It's an emulator like any other, just put the directory and the INI file in your SD card, and play it. You can download games easily on internet

[@vawriss3]

for a person that spends playing a lot of nes emulator on my Nokia e63 should I purchase this?

[@Tokiopopski]

I'll stick with the Pandora, but thanks for the review!

[@rufflesthemonkey]

try reviewing the onlive system it streams games through the internet to the console and has the newest games. it does 1080p and best part: it's 100 bucks WITH a free game! definitely get it! I would love to hear your opinion on it!

[@asteroidrules]

Well it's been 7 months since this was made, has the software been improved any?

[@Mr._Sandman]

What games do you have for that turtle?

[@oneupgamer5306]

so would you recommend this or the wiz more

[@computerkid1416]

How much does this cost? This looks cool.

[@googaagoogaa12345678]

the music in squares sounds like (at least to me) like a song from a megaman game

[@KcoKT]

I WANT IT!!!! Where do you get one?

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

You're funny man. I like that kind of humor in reviews.

[@christian158203]

Have you thought of getting the ouya

[@CaptSnow3]

This is a question to the author of the video. Do you think they might come out with a handheld that is good enough to play maybe early 3D console games like PS1 N64 games (maybe even realy 3D arcade games as well)? Reason I ask is because well, Its either hope and wait for that or try to figure out how to make my psp work in some way to emulate psx and so on (yeah.....). I'm not realy smart when it comes to that.

[@apersonontheinternet424]

I dislike volume sliders in general, since on the DS Lite you have to pretty much use your fingernail to get it how you want it, otherwise it goes shooting all the way up or down, and you either have the volume screaming at you or totally silent. I bite my fingernails, so it's a pain in the ass. How I miss the little gear things on the GBC...

[@ratp0ison]

Thanks for the review, i think you just saved me a lot of money.

[@angelpichu1]

can you play game boy games on this thing like pokemon yellow?