Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero vs. KinHanK Retro GP430

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Quick verdict

Best value
Freeplay CM3 / Zero
Better screen
Retro GP430
More portable
Freeplay CM3 / Zero
Newer model
Retro GP430

Main differences

  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has similar emulation coverage to Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero.
  • Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is roughly 20% smaller and 38% lighter.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero.

Freeplaytech

Freeplay CM3 / Zero

Details
Price
$120.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.2 inch TFT
Weight
155 grams

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KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

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SpecFreeplay CM3 / ZeroRetro GP430
Price$120.00$145.00
Screen3.2 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution320 x 240800 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837B0Broadcom BCM2837
CPUCortex-A53 (CM3)Cortex-A53
RAM1 GB LPDDR2 (CM3)1 GB DDR2
Battery2000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight155 grams250 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 82 mm x 25 mm185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemFreeplay CM3 / ZeroRetro GP430
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

  • 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Freeplay CM3 / Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Freeplay CM3 / Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Freeplay CM3 / Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Freeplay CM3 / Zero Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Freeplay CM3 / Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Freeplay CM3 / Zero Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero and the KinHanK Retro GP430?
KinHanK Retro GP430 has similar emulation coverage to Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero. Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is roughly 20% smaller and 38% lighter. KinHanK Retro GP430 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero.
Which is cheaper, the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is the cheaper of the two at around $120.00, roughly $25.00 less than the KinHanK Retro GP430 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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