Overview
The Freeplay CM3 / Zero is a mid-range horizontal retro handheld from Freeplaytech with a 3.2-inch 320×240 TFT screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Linux (RetroPie). It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to PS1. It typically sells for around $120.
- Screen
- 3.2 inch TFT
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2837B0
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR2 (CM3)
- Battery
- 2000 mAh
- Weight
- 155 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
- January 2017
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Price range
- Mid-Range
Display
- Screen
- 3.2 inch TFT
- Resolution
- 320 x 240 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 125 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Broadcom BCM2837B0
- CPU
- Cortex-A53 (CM3), 4 cores, 1.4 GHz (CM3)
- GPU
- Broadcom VideoCore IV, 250 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR2 (CM3)
- Storage
- External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2000 mAh
- Weight
- 155 grams
- Dimensions
- 145 mm x 82 mm x 25 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- ❌
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero emulate?
The Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero plays systems up to PS1 at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero play PS1 games?
Yes. PS1 performance on the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is rated excellent in our catalog. Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero play N64 games?
Only partially. N64 on the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero is playable with compromises. Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero cost?
The Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero typically sells for around $120, which puts it in the mid-range tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero run?
The Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero ships with Linux (RetroPie).
What screen does the Freeplaytech Freeplay CM3 / Zero have?
It has a 3.2 inch TFT display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 125 PPI.
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