Game Case
Super PocketGo CM3
- Price
- $155.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Aug 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.4 inch IPS
- Weight
- 94 grams
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Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 vs. Anbernic RG280M
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG280M
- More portable
- Super PocketGo CM3
- Newer model
- Super PocketGo CM3
Main differences
- Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG280M is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 17% smaller and 54% lighter.
- Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux.
- Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG280M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
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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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | Super PocketGo CM3 | RG280M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155.00 | $105.00 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | OpenDingux |
| Screen | 2.4 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 320 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2837 | Ingenic JZ4770 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | XBurst |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | Vivante GC860 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1000 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Weight | 94 grams | 204 grams |
| Dimensions | 125 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 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
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Emulation source notes
- 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
- RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: 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
- RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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
- Super PocketGo CM3 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 Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 and the Anbernic RG280M?
- Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280M is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 17% smaller and 54% lighter. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG280M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 or the Anbernic RG280M?
- The Anbernic RG280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105.00, roughly $50.00 less than the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 or the Anbernic RG280M?
- The Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.
