Device comparison

WaveShare GamePi43 vs. WaveShare GPM280 CM3

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
GamePi43
More portable
GPM280 CM3
Newer model
GPM280 CM3

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi43.
  • WaveShare GamePi43 is about $70 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 51% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; WaveShare GamePi43 runs Linux (RetroPie).

WaveShare

GamePi43

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
500 grams

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WaveShare

GPM280 CM3

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecGamePi43GPM280 CM3
Price$80$150
OSLinux (RetroPie)Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
Screen4.3 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 480640 x 480
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837B0Broadcom BCM2837
Battery18650 x21500 mAh
Weight500 grams?
Dimensions171 mm x 111 mm x 34 mm136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGamePi43GPM280 CM3
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayablePlayable
N64PlayablePlayable
DreamcastLimitedLimited
PSPPlayablePlayable
SaturnLimitedLimited
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GamePi43 and the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GamePi43. WaveShare GamePi43 is about $70 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 51% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; WaveShare GamePi43 runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GamePi43 or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
The WaveShare GamePi43 is the cheaper of the two at around $80, roughly $70 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GamePi43 or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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