Device comparison

WaveShare GPM280 CM3 vs. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15

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Quick verdict

Best value
Tiny GamePi15
Better screen
GPM280 CM3
More portable
Tiny GamePi15
Newer model
GPM280 CM3

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $120 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 75% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.

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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WaveShare

Tiny GamePi15

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
May 2019
Up to
GBA
Screen
1.54 inch TFT
Weight
60 grams

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Specs

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SpecGPM280 CM3Tiny GamePi15
Price$150$30
OSLinux (RetroPie), RecalboxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480240 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A53ARM1176JZF-S
RAM1 GB DDR2512 MB DDR
Battery1500 mAh14500
Weight?60 grams
Dimensions136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm65 mm x 35 mm x 23 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM3Tiny GamePi15
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentPlayable
GBAExcellentGood
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentPlayable
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayableLimited
N64PlayableUnsupported
DreamcastLimitedUnsupported
PSPPlayableUnsupported
SaturnLimitedUnsupported
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 and the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $120 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 75% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie). WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $120 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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