Device comparison

DIY Retro Carnival CM3 vs. One Netbook OneGx1

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retro Carnival CM3
More portable
Retro Carnival CM3
Newer model
OneGx1

Main differences

  • One Netbook OneGx1 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • DIY Retro Carnival CM3 is about $667 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • DIY Retro Carnival CM3 is roughly 62% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • One Netbook OneGx1 runs Windows 10; DIY Retro Carnival CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).

DIY

Retro Carnival CM3

Details
Price
$358
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
303 grams

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One Netbook

OneGx1

Details
Price
$1,025
OS
Windows 10
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
Wii
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
749 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetro Carnival CM3OneGx1
Price$358$1,025
OSLinux (RetroPie)Windows 10
Screen3.2 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:216:10
Resolution480 x 3201920 x 1200
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Intel Core i5-10210Y
CPUCortex-A53Intel Comet Lake-Y
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVIntel UHD Graphics 617
RAM1 GB DDR28 GB / 16 GB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 256 / 512 GB M.2 SSD & External MicroSD
Battery2920 mAh12,000 mAh
Weight303 grams749 grams
Dimensions149 mm x 60 mm x 17.5mm173 mm x 136 mm x 21 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro Carnival CM3OneGx1
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

  • Retro Carnival CM3 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
  • OneGx1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OneGx1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro Carnival CM3 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneGx1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • OneGx1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneGx1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneGx1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OneGx1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro Carnival CM3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OneGx1 PS3: Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Carnival CM3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • OneGx1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OneGx1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneGx1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OneGx1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Carnival CM3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • OneGx1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OneGx1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Carnival CM3 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneGx1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneGx1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • OneGx1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retro Carnival CM3 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • OneGx1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 and the One Netbook OneGx1?
One Netbook OneGx1 has stronger listed emulation coverage. DIY Retro Carnival CM3 is about $667 cheaper based on catalog pricing. DIY Retro Carnival CM3 is roughly 62% smaller and 60% lighter. One Netbook OneGx1 runs Windows 10; DIY Retro Carnival CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 or the One Netbook OneGx1?
The DIY Retro Carnival CM3 is the cheaper of the two at around $358, roughly $667 less than the One Netbook OneGx1 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 or the One Netbook OneGx1?
The One Netbook OneGx1 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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