Game Case
Super PocketGo CM3
- Price
- $155
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Aug 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.4 inch IPS
- Weight
- 94 grams
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Device comparison
Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 vs. Game Case GameBox Mini
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GameBox Mini
- More portable
- GameBox Mini
- Newer model
- GameBox Mini
Main differences
- Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Game Case GameBox Mini is about $117 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Game Case GameBox Mini is roughly 57% smaller and 68% lighter.
- Game Case GameBox Mini runs Retro ESP32; Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Game Case GameBox Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
Game Case
GameBox Mini
- Price
- $38
- OS
- Retro ESP32
- Released
- Dec 2020
- Up to
- Game Boy
- Screen
- 1.4 inch IPS
- Weight
- 30 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | Super PocketGo CM3 | GameBox Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155 | $38 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | Retro ESP32 |
| Screen | 2.4 inch | 1.4 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 5:4 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 240 x 192 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| 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 | 1000 mAh | 500 mAh |
| Weight | 94 grams | 30 grams |
| Dimensions | 125 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm | 65 mm x 45 mm x 14 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Super PocketGo CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- GameBox Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Super PocketGo CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Super PocketGo CM3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini 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
- GameBox Mini 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 Game Case GameBox Mini?
- Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Case GameBox Mini is about $117 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case GameBox Mini is roughly 57% smaller and 68% lighter. Game Case GameBox Mini runs Retro ESP32; Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie). Game Case GameBox Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 or the Game Case GameBox Mini?
- The Game Case GameBox Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $38, roughly $117 less than the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 or the Game Case GameBox Mini?
- The Game Case GameBox Mini is the newer model, released in 2020.
