Device comparison

Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 vs. Game Case GameBoy ESP32

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

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Super PocketGo CM3
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Quick verdict

Best value
GameBoy ESP32
Better screen
Super PocketGo CM3
More portable
Super PocketGo CM3
Newer model
GameBoy ESP32

Main differences

  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is about $95 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 34% smaller and 32% lighter.
  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Case Super PocketGo CM3.
  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32; Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

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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Game Case

GameBoy ESP32

Details
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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SpecSuper PocketGo CM3GameBoy ESP32
Price$155$60
OSLinux (RetroPie)Retro ESP32
Screen2.4 inch2.8 inch
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Espressif Systems ESP32
CPUCortex-A53Tensilica Xtensa LX6
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB DDR2520 KB SRAM
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery1000 mAh2x 900 mAh (14500/AA) (Swappable)
Weight94 grams138 grams
Dimensions125 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm78 mm x 133.5 mm x 27.4 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemSuper PocketGo CM3GameBoy ESP32
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

  • 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • GameBoy ESP32 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
  • 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 Super PocketGo CM3 and the Game Case GameBoy ESP32?
Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is about $95 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 34% smaller and 32% lighter. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Case Super PocketGo CM3. Game Case GameBoy ESP32 runs Retro ESP32; Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie). Game Case GameBoy ESP32 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 GameBoy ESP32?
The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $95 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 GameBoy ESP32?
The Game Case GameBoy ESP32 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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