Device comparison

WaveShare GPM280 CM3 vs. KinHanK Retro GP430

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

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GPM280 CM3
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Quick verdict

Best value
Retro GP430
More portable
GPM280 CM3
Newer model
GPM280 CM3

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has similar emulation coverage to KinHanK Retro GP430.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 38% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; KinHanK Retro GP430 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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KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

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SpecGPM280 CM3Retro GP430
Price$150$145
OSLinux (RetroPie), RecalboxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution640 x 480800 x 480
Battery1500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight?250 grams
Dimensions136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM3Retro GP430
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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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 KinHanK Retro GP430?
WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has similar emulation coverage to KinHanK Retro GP430. KinHanK Retro GP430 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 38% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the cheaper of the two at around $145, roughly $5 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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