Device comparison

WaveShare GPM280 CM3 vs. 1UP PiX Portable

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
GPM280 CM3
More portable
1UP PiX Portable
Newer model
GPM280 CM3

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has similar emulation coverage to 1UP PiX Portable.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • 1UP PiX Portable is roughly 8% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; 1UP PiX Portable runs Linux (RetroPie).

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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1UP

1UP PiX Portable

Details
Price
$175
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
350 grams

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Specs

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SpecGPM280 CM31UP PiX Portable
Price$150$175
OSLinux (RetroPie), RecalboxLinux (RetroPie)
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh4000 mAh
Weight?350 grams
Dimensions136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm130 mm x 65 mm x 32 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM31UP PiX Portable
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

  • 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
  • 1UP PiX Portable 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
  • GPM280 CM3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
  • 1UP PiX Portable GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 1UP PiX Portable N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPM280 CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • 1UP PiX Portable PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • 1UP PiX Portable PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPM280 CM3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
  • 1UP PiX Portable SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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
  • 1UP PiX Portable Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPM280 CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
  • 1UP PiX Portable Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
  • 1UP PiX Portable Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 and the 1UP PiX Portable?
WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has similar emulation coverage to 1UP PiX Portable. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing. 1UP PiX Portable is roughly 8% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; 1UP PiX Portable runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the 1UP PiX Portable?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the cheaper of the two at around $150, roughly $25 less than the 1UP PiX Portable based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the 1UP PiX Portable?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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