Device comparison

Game Case Retro Dreamer vs. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retro Dreamer
More portable
Super PocketGo CM3
Newer model
Retro Dreamer

Main differences

  • Game Case Retro Dreamer has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Case Retro Dreamer is about $44 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 42% smaller.
  • Game Case Retro Dreamer runs Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX); Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).

Game Case

Retro Dreamer

Details
Price
$111
OS
Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX)
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
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Game Case

Super PocketGo CM3

Details
Price
$155
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
94 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetro DreamerSuper PocketGo CM3
Price$111$155
OSLinux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen3.0 inch2.4 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2711Broadcom BCM2837
CPUCortex-A72Cortex-A53
GPUBroadcom VideoCore VIBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1, 2, 4 or 8 GB1 GB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSD (Game Cartridge)External MicroSD
Battery14500 x21000 mAh
Weight?94 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 82 mm x 24 mm125 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro DreamerSuper PocketGo CM3
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 Dreamer DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Super PocketGo 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
  • Retro Dreamer 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Super PocketGo CM3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Dreamer GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Dreamer N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro Dreamer NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Dreamer PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Dreamer PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Super PocketGo CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Dreamer PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Super PocketGo CM3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Dreamer PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Dreamer Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Super PocketGo CM3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Dreamer SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Dreamer Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Super PocketGo CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Dreamer Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Super PocketGo CM3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro Dreamer Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Super PocketGo CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Dreamer Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Dreamer Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro Dreamer GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Super PocketGo CM3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro Dreamer Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 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 Retro Dreamer and the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
Game Case Retro Dreamer has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Case Retro Dreamer is about $44 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 42% smaller. Game Case Retro Dreamer runs Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX); Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the Game Case Retro Dreamer or the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
The Game Case Retro Dreamer is the cheaper of the two at around $111, roughly $44 less than the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Case Retro Dreamer or the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
The Game Case Retro Dreamer is the newer model, released in 2021.

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