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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@teh_supar_hackr]

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

[@accordinglyryan]

Long videos from Tweeterman=FTW TWEETERMAN IS AWESOME!

[@soobak990]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@2khz]

Yeah, TweeterMan where did you get?

[@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.

[@scissormon]

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

[@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!

[@TweeterMan287]

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

[@Valientlink]

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

[@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.........

[@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.

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

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

[@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.

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

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

[@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.

[@beast123113]

@gawdofAtheism the linksys thingie is a usb wifi adaptor

[@TheSolcity]

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

[@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..

[@Voxel8or]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Shadonai]

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

[@supermariosunshine64]

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

[@someperson42]

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

[@Essuez94]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@gorillazhead]

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

[@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?

[@franklyn519]

@Computd pandora is a console search on wikipedia

[@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.

[@gawdofAtheism]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kogz]

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

[@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!

[@piplup10036]

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

[@madwalrus9998]

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

[@AdamEllis33]

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

[@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?

[@kevinminwooyi]

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

[@KcoKT]

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

[@khalsa70]

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

[@LFOFINAL]

Isn't Skullman from Megaman 4? And Eddy was there too!

[@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

[@asteroidrules]

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

[@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 ?

[@Ashanmaril]

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

[@JamerTheProgrammer]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Davidgon100]

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

[@megachris1112]

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

[@christian158203]

Have you thought of getting the ouya

[@srazor66]

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

[@Mr._Sandman]

What games do you have for that turtle?

[@googaagoogaa12345678]

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

[@joshuaprado1]

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

[@MaximumRD]

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

[@LcTricker]

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

[@dorusie5]

'The extra stylus is a nice touch', pun intended?

[@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?

[@IvanovIvanAKrutoi]

@TweeterMan287 At 5:41 you said "PSP 3000", but it's actually PSP 2000.

[@SRC267]

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

[@katklub]

...whats the turtle's name..

[@jeank1d]

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

[@1destroyer5x]

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

[@R3D.R4V3N]

I might actually have to buy this.

[@bentaopro99bt]

Have u got the pandora yet?

[@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...

[@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)

[@computerkid1416]

How much does this cost? This looks cool.

[@evergonge]

did the turtle come with it?

[@vawriss3]

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

[@SmeddyTooBestChannel]

What's Sonic Boom,btw?

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

i kindda want to make a game for this but how!!!!!!?????

[@AxiomofDiscord]

I got sonic CD to work on my Caanoo have not tried Knuckles. Sonic CD just needed the memory wiped from the bios and formatted and it worked for me. Oh and the bios to get to those options of course. Since you posted this 2 years ago you might have found this out already, but just thought I would add that hear maybe it will help someone else.

[@dioIex]

25:38 O_O THIS GAME GOT EPIC MUSIC

[@SonyFoLife]

@TweeterMan287 What Firmware do you have on your Psp?

[@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 :)

[@oneupgamer5306]

so would you recommend this or the wiz more

[@Chowdit1]

@TweeterMan287 You forgot to show the game, Tong.

[@ratp0ison]

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

[@tadamuto4ever]

the song on mega man 43 sounds like they could put it on a legend of zelda game like one of the old ones

[@rocksbarman]

can you get more games for the snes emulator than the ones it has? if yes, how, thanks

[@Screwy]

Should I get a Caanoo or a Wiz??

[@NicolasKray]

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

[@angelpichu1]

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

[@MikeyStop]

You . . . on the NES the B and A buttons were backwards!

[@theyearwas92]

Can you buy these in a retail store?