WaveShare GPM280 CM3
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WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is a gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by BCM2837 (4-core, 1.2 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 2.8" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 1500 mAh battery. Runs Linux.
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WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is a gaming handheld launched in 2020. Powered by BCM2837 (4-core, 1.2 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 2.8" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 1500 mAh battery. Runs Linux.
In terms of performance, the console runs SNES games that use the FX chip, as well as 3D PlayStation titles, at 60 FPS. Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS are playable but can be laggy. Below that ceiling the system list is very broad: NES, Game Boy Advance, Mega Drive, Neo Geo, MAME, Final Burn Neo, Amiga, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ScummVM, Pico-8 and many more.
The 2.8-inch IPS screen offers a 640 x 480 resolution in a 4:3 aspect ratio, a natural fit for classic games, with roughly 286 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The OCA-laminated tempered glass lens delivers a clean image and better protection for the panel.
The controls are minimalist: an upper-placed cross D-pad, four face buttons, L1 and R1 shoulder buttons and dedicated volume buttons. There are no analog sticks and no rumble, so systems that rely on analog input are less comfortable. The plastic body measures 136.4 x 67.5 x 16.8 mm and features ventilation cutouts for cooling.
The 1500 mAh battery charges over Micro USB, and power is handled by a physical switch. The console includes WiFi, a microSD slot for storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a single front-facing mono speaker. Brightness is adjusted through a button combination.
The base system is Linux, and the console supports popular distributions such as RetroPie and Recalbox, making it easy for enthusiasts to customize and keep up to date.
Ideal for: retro emulation fans who want a compact device with a quality 4:3 screen, smooth PlayStation and SNES performance, and the freedom offered by RetroPie or Recalbox.
- Manufacturer
- Broadcom
- SoC
- Broadcom BCM2837
- Model
- BCM2837
- Architecture
- Cortex-A53
- Cores
- 4
- Threads
- 4
- Frequency
- 1.2 GHz
- Instruction Set
- ARM
- Chipset
- Broadcom VideoCore IV
- GPU Cores
- 4
- GPU Frequency
- 250 MHz
- Capacity
- 1 GB
- Technology
- DDR2
- Size
- 2.8
- Technology
- IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Quality
- SD
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 285.71
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Capacity
- 1500 mAh
- Analog Sticks
- None
- D-Pad
- Cross
- D-Pad Placement
- Upper
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1
- Extra Buttons
- Volume +-
- Speaker Type
- Single Mono
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi
- Charge Port
- Micro USB
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Card Support
- microSD
- Operating System
- Linux
- Custom OS Support
- Recallbox, RetroPie, RecalBox
- Dimensions
- 136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Ventilation cutouts
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- sharp 4:3 IPS screen
- laminated tempered glass lens
- smooth PS1 and SNES FX emulation
- RetroPie and Recalbox support
- WiFi
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Cons
- no analog sticks
- only two shoulder buttons
- Micro USB charging
- mono speaker
- laggy N64 and NDS
- no rumble
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