Anbernic
RG350M
- Price
- $130
- OS
- OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch
- Released
- Mar 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 263 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG350M vs. Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero
- Better screen
- RG350M
- More portable
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero
- Newer model
- RG350M
Main differences
- Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG350M is roughly 11% smaller and 70% lighter.
- Anbernic RG350M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero.
- Anbernic RG350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch; Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Anbernic RG350M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
Freeplaytech
Freeplay CM3 / Zero
- Price
- $120
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Jan 2017
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.2 inch TFT
- Weight
- 155 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RG350M | Freeplay CM3 / Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $120 |
| OS | OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Broadcom BCM2837B0 |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A53 (CM3) |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 (CM3) |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 2000 mAh |
| Weight | 263 grams | 155 grams |
| Dimensions | 145 mm x 73 mm x 18 mm | 145 mm x 82 mm x 25 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RG350M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- RG350M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG350M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG350M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG350M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG350M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG350M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG350M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG350M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG350M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG350M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG350M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG350M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG350M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG350M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG350M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG350M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG350M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG350M and the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero?
- Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero has stronger listed emulation coverage. Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG350M is roughly 11% smaller and 70% lighter. Anbernic RG350M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero. Anbernic RG350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch; Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero runs Linux (RetroPie). Anbernic RG350M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG350M or the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero?
- The Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is the cheaper of the two at around $120, roughly $10 less than the Anbernic RG350M based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG350M or the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero?
- The Anbernic RG350M is the newer model, released in 2020.
