Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero vs. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3

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Quick verdict

Best value
GCW Zero
Better screen
Super PocketGo CM3
More portable
Super PocketGo CM3
Newer model
Super PocketGo CM3

Main differences

  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 31% smaller and 58% lighter.
  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie); Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux.
  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Game Consoles Worldwide

GCW Zero

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
225 grams

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Game Case

Super PocketGo CM3

Details
Price
$155.00
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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SpecGCW ZeroSuper PocketGo CM3
Price$150.00$155.00
OSOpenDinguxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen3.5 inch2.4 inch
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Broadcom BCM2837
CPUXBurstCortex-A53
GPUVivante GC860Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB DDR21 GB DDR2
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2800 mAh1000 mAh
Weight225 grams94 grams
Dimensions143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm125 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGCW ZeroSuper 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

  • GCW Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Super PocketGo CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Super PocketGo CM3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero and the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 31% smaller and 58% lighter. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie); Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero or the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
The Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is the cheaper of the two at around $150.00, roughly $5.00 less than the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero or the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
The Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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