Game Case
Game Case GBA CM3
- Price
- $175
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Dec 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 189 grams
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Device comparison
Game Case GBA CM3 vs. Game Case GameBoy ESP32
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GameBoy ESP32
- Better screen
- Game Case GBA CM3
- More portable
- GameBoy ESP32
- Newer model
- GameBoy ESP32
Main differences
- Game Case GBA CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is about $115 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is roughly 12% smaller and 27% lighter.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Case GBA CM3.
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32; Game Case GBA CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Game Case GBA CM3 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
Game Case
GameBoy ESP32
- Price
- $60
- OS
- Retro ESP32
- Released
- May 2021
- Up to
- Game Boy
- Screen
- 2.8 inch TFT
- Weight
- 138 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | Game Case GBA CM3 | GameBoy ESP32 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175 | $60 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | Retro ESP32 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 320 x 240 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2837 | Espressif Systems ESP32 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | Tensilica Xtensa LX6 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | ❌ |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 | 520 KB SRAM |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Internal MicroSD |
| Battery | 2x 1100 mAh | 2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable) |
| Weight | 189 grams | 138 grams |
| Dimensions | 145 mm x 82 mm x 24 mm | 78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | Game Case GBA CM3 | GameBoy ESP32 |
|---|---|---|
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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
- GameBoy ESP32 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Case GBA CM3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Case GBA CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GameBoy ESP32 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Case GBA CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Case GBA CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Case GBA CM3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Case GBA CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Case GBA CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Case GBA CM3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 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
- GameBoy ESP32 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Case GBA CM3 and the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- Game Case GBA CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is about $115 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is roughly 12% smaller and 27% lighter. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Case GBA CM3. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32; Game Case GBA CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie). Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Game Case GBA CM3 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Case GBA CM3 or the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $115 less than the Game Case GBA CM3 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Case GBA CM3 or the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
- The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the newer model, released in 2021.
