KinHanK Retro CM3
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The Retro CM3 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2019 by KinHanK. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2837 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 Lite) with 1 GB DDR2, has a 3.2 inch IPS 480 x 320 display, and uses a 3700 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 | 3.2 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 |
| PPI | 180.28 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery | 3700 mAh |
| Cooling | Heatsink Ventilation cutouts |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi |
| Speakers | Single Mono Rear facing |
| Charge port | Micro USB |
| Video output | AV Out |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 150 mm x 68 mm x 21 mm |
| Weight | 150 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Grey, Black/Blue, Black/Red, Transparent |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Cheapest pre-built CM3 handheld
👎 Cons
- No L2/R2, long boot times, backlight flickering on low brightness and some color inconsistency
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from $150
$150
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