Pimoroni
32blit
- Price
- $117
- OS
- Open source firmware
- Released
- Jul 2019
- Up to
- Unknown
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 250 grams
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Device comparison
Pimoroni 32blit vs. WaveShare GPM280 CM3
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- 32blit
- More portable
- GPM280 CM3
- Newer model
- GPM280 CM3
Main differences
- WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Pimoroni 32blit is about $33 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 6% smaller.
- WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Pimoroni 32blit runs Open source firmware.
Details
WaveShare
GPM280 CM3
- Price
- $150
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
- Released
- Dec 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | 32blit | GPM280 CM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $117 | $150 |
| OS | Open source firmware | Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | STMicroelectronics STM32H750 | Broadcom BCM2837 |
| CPU | Cortex-M7 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Chrom-ART Accelerator | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 1 MB SRAM | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal 32 MB | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1200 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Weight | 250 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 150 mm x 65 mm x 14 mm | 136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
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Emulation source notes
- 32blit DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 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
- 32blit 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 32blit N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 32blit NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 32blit PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 32blit PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 32blit Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 32blit Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 32blit Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 32blit Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 32blit GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 32blit Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 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 Pimoroni 32blit and the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
- WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Pimoroni 32blit is about $33 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 6% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Pimoroni 32blit runs Open source firmware.
- Which is cheaper, the Pimoroni 32blit or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
- The Pimoroni 32blit is the cheaper of the two at around $117, roughly $33 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Pimoroni 32blit or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
- The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.
