WaveShare GPM280 CM3 vs. Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero

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Quick verdict

Better screen
GPM280 CM3
More portable
GPM280 CM3
Newer model
GPM280 CM3

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 8% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

WaveShare

GPM280 CM3

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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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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Specs

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SpecGPM280 CM3GCW Zero
OSLinux (RetroPie), RecalboxOpenDingux
Screen2.8 inch3.5 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Ingenic JZ4770
CPUCortex-A53XBurst
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVVivante GC860
RAM1 GB DDR2512 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh2800 mAh
WeightUnknown225 grams
Dimensions136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm143 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM3GCW Zero
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
  • GCW Zero DS: Nintendo DS: 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPM280 CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • 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
  • GPM280 CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero 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
  • GCW Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 and the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 8% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero runs OpenDingux. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the Game Consoles Worldwide GCW Zero?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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