iBen L1 / X vs. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3

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Quick verdict

Best value
iBen L1 / X
More portable
Super PocketGo CM3
Newer model
Super PocketGo CM3

Main differences

  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has similar emulation coverage to iBen L1 / X.
  • iBen L1 / X is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 77% smaller.
  • Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie); iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1.

iBen

iBen L1 / X

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
Android 4.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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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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SpeciBen L1 / XSuper PocketGo CM3
Price$150.00$155.00
OSAndroid 4.1Linux (RetroPie)
Screen7.0 inch2.4 inch
Aspect ratio16:104:3
Resolution1280 x 800320 x 240
ChipsetAllwinner A31SBroadcom BCM2837
CPUCortex-A7Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR SGX544 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM2 GB DDR31 GB DDR2
StorageInternal 16 GB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery5500 mAh1000 mAh
WeightUnknown94 grams
Dimensions250 mm x 121.5 mm x 19 mm125 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemiBen L1 / XSuper 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

  • iBen L1 / X DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Super PocketGo CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Super PocketGo CM3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Super PocketGo CM3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Super PocketGo CM3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 iBen L1 / X and the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 has similar emulation coverage to iBen L1 / X. iBen L1 / X is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is roughly 77% smaller. Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie); iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1.
Which is cheaper, the iBen L1 / X or the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
The iBen L1 / X 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 iBen L1 / X or the Game Case Super PocketGo CM3?
The Game Case Super PocketGo CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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