Freeplaytech
Freeplay CM3 / Zero
Handheld · Horizontal · Linux (RetroPie)
Good for
PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES
Support listed to
PS1
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2017
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.
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Emulation
Supports 11 of 18 tested systems: 6 at excellent.
Mid-generation systems
Limited5 of 5 systems listed as playable or better
Modern systems
Unsupported0 of 4 systems listed as playable or better
Classic systems
Excellent6 of 6 systems listed as playable or better
Sixth-generation systems
Unsupported0 of 3 systems listed as playable or better
Emulation source notes
- 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
Specifications
Display
Screen
3.2 inch
Aspect ratio
4:3
Resolution
320 x 240
Pixel density
125 PPI
Panel
TFT
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM2837B0
CPU
Cortex-A53 (CM3)
CPU clock
1.4 GHz (CM3)
CPU cores
4
CPU threads
4
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV
GPU clock
250 MHz
RAM
1 GB DDR2 (CM3)
Storage
External MicroSD
Architecture
ARM
Build
Battery
2000 mAh
Weight
155 grams
Dimensions
145 mm x 82 mm x 25 mm
Material
Plastic
Charge port
Micro USB
Controls
D-pad
Top
Thumbsticks
Symmetrical
Extra buttons
❌
Features
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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