Device comparison

Game Case GBA CM3 vs. ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy

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Quick verdict

Best value
Game Case GBA CM3
More portable
Game Case GBA CM3
Newer model
Game Case GBA CM3

Main differences

  • Game Case GBA CM3 has similar emulation coverage to ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy.
  • Game Case GBA CM3 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Case GBA CM3 is roughly 8% smaller and 48% lighter.

Game Case

Game Case GBA CM3

Details
Price
$175
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
189 grams

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ChangLiang Li

LCL Pi Gameboy

Details
Price
$195
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
363 grams

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Specs

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SpecGame Case GBA CM3LCL Pi Gameboy
Price$175$195
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480480 x 320
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Broadcom BCM2837B0
RAM1 GB DDR2512 MB DDR2
Battery2x 1100 mAh7000 mAh
Weight189 grams363 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 82 mm x 24 mm146 mm x 89 mm x 31 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGame Case GBA CM3LCL Pi Gameboy
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

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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Case GBA CM3 and the ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy?
Game Case GBA CM3 has similar emulation coverage to ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy. Game Case GBA CM3 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case GBA CM3 is roughly 8% smaller and 48% lighter.
Which is cheaper, the Game Case GBA CM3 or the ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy?
The Game Case GBA CM3 is the cheaper of the two at around $175, roughly $20 less than the ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Case GBA CM3 or the ChangLiang Li LCL Pi Gameboy?
The Game Case GBA CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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