Overview
The Retro Carnival CM3 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from DIY with a 3.2-inch 480×320 IPS screen, WiFi, and runs Linux (RetroPie). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $358.
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2837
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR2
- Battery
- 2920 mAh
- Weight
- 303 grams
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genlimited
- N64Playable
- DSPlayable
- PSPLimited
- DreamcastPlayable
- SaturnLimited
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- 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
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
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Specifications
General
- Released
- August 2019
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 480 x 320 (3:2)
- Pixel density
- 180.28 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2837
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.2 GHz
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore IV, 250 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR2 DDR2
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2920 mAh
- Weight
- 303 grams
- Dimensions
- 149 mm x 60 mm x 17.5mm
- Material
- Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- Power
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 emulate?
The DIY Retro Carnival CM3 plays systems up to PS1 at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 is rated excellent in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 play N64 games?
Only partially. N64 on the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 is playable with compromises. Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 cost?
The DIY Retro Carnival CM3 typically sells for around $358, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 run?
The DIY Retro Carnival CM3 ships with Linux (RetroPie).
What screen does the DIY Retro Carnival CM3 have?
It has a 3.2 inch IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, running at 480 x 320 at 180.28 PPI.
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