Freeplaytech
Freeplay CM3 / Zero
- Price
- $120.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Jan 2017
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.2 inch TFT
- Weight
- 155 grams
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Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero vs. Anbernic RG280M
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG280M
- Better screen
- RG280M
- More portable
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero
- Newer model
- RG280M
Main differences
- Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG280M is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG280M is roughly 30% smaller and 32% lighter.
- Anbernic RG280M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero.
- Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Anbernic RG280M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
Anbernic
RG280M
- Price
- $105.00
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jun 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 204 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | Freeplay CM3 / Zero | RG280M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120.00 | $105.00 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | OpenDingux |
| Screen | 3.2 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 320 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2837B0 | Ingenic JZ4770 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 (CM3) | XBurst |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | Vivante GC860 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR2 (CM3) | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2000 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Weight | 155 grams | 204 grams |
| Dimensions | 145 mm x 82 mm x 25 mm | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| 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
- 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
- RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: 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
- RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M 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 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
- RG280M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
- RG280M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
- RG280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M 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 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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
- RG280M Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
- RG280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
- RG280M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Freeplay CM3 / Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
- RG280M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero and the Anbernic RG280M?
- Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280M is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 30% smaller and 32% lighter. Anbernic RG280M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero. Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero runs Linux (RetroPie). Anbernic RG280M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero or the Anbernic RG280M?
- The Anbernic RG280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105.00, roughly $15.00 less than the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero or the Anbernic RG280M?
- The Anbernic RG280M is the newer model, released in 2020.
