WaveShare GPM280 CM3
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The GPM280 CM3 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2020 by WaveShare. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2837 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite) with 1 GB DDR2, has a 2.8 inch IPS 640 x 480 display, and uses a 1500 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, WiFi.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 & NDS (playable but can be laggy)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Broadcom BCM2837 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| PPI | 285.71 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Battery | 1500 mAh |
| Cooling | Ventilation cutouts |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | ❌ |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Famicom Gold/Red |
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