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Game Case Super PocketGo CM3

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The Super PocketGo CM3 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2020 by Game Case. It is built around the Broadcom BCM2837 (Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 Lite) with 1 GB DDR2, has a 2.4 inch IPS 320 x 240 display, and uses a 1000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS1 full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to PlayStation 1 at full speed, and pushes as far as Dreamcast with some compromises.

A
GB
A
NES
A
Genesis
A
GBA
A
SNES
A
PS1
C
DS
C
N64
C
Dreamcast
D
PSP
D
Saturn
F
GameCube
F
3DS
F
Wii
F
PS2
F
Switch
F
Wii U
F
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

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)
CPUCortex-A53
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB DDR2
Screen size2.4 inch
Screen typeIPS
Resolution320 x 240
PPI166.67 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz
Aspect ratio4:3
Battery1000 mAh
StorageExternal MicroSD
Connectivity
SpeakersSingle Mono Front facing
Charge portMicro USB
Video outputAV Out
Audio out3.5mm Headphone
Dimensions125 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm
Weight94 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsDMG Grey

Pros & cons

👍 Pros

  • Smallest form factor for CM3 power

👎 Cons

  • Screen tearing reported by a couple people (Example, Example 2)

Compare prices & buy

from $155

$155

Often sold by: Myretrogamecase.com

See also

Emulation breakdown

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