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. Game Case Retro Dreamer
Specs, emulation, community reviews, ownership and play history, side by side.
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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).
Details
Game Case
Retro Dreamer
- Price
- $111.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX)
- Released
- Dec 2021
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | Super PocketGo CM3 | Retro Dreamer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155.00 | $111.00 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | Linux (RetroPie, Batocera, EmuELEC, Lakka, Recalbox, RetroLX) |
| Screen | 2.4 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2837 | Broadcom BCM2711 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | Cortex-A72 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | Broadcom VideoCore VI |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 | 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD (Game Cartridge) |
| Battery | 1000 mAh | 14500 x2 |
| Weight | 94 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 125 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm | 145 mm x 82 mm x 24 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
- 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer 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
- Retro Dreamer 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
- 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 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retro Dreamer 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
- Retro Dreamer PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Super PocketGo CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer 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
- Retro Dreamer 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
- 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer 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
- Retro Dreamer SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Super PocketGo CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer 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
- Retro Dreamer Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Super PocketGo CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro Dreamer 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
- Retro Dreamer 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
- Retro Dreamer 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
- Retro Dreamer GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Super PocketGo CM3 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Retro Dreamer Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 and the Game Case Retro Dreamer?
- 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 Super PocketGo CM3 or the Game Case Retro Dreamer?
- The Game Case Retro Dreamer is the cheaper of the two at around $111.00, roughly $44.00 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 Retro Dreamer?
- The Game Case Retro Dreamer is the newer model, released in 2021.
