# Waveshare GPM280

> A portable retro gaming console based on Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite with a 2.8-inch IPS display (640x480), 1500mAh battery, Wi-Fi ROM updates, and a compact 136.4x67.5mm form factor.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** Waveshare
- **Board Type:** game-console
- **Price:** ~$162.95
- **Product Readiness:** consumer
- **CPU:** BCM2837B0 Cortex-A53
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM64
- **CPU Cores:** 4
- **RAM:** 1GB
- **Flash:** 32GB TF card
- **Power:** 5V 3A
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Battery:** 1500mAh
- **Antenna:** Built-in PCB antenna
- **SD Card:** TF card
- **Display:** 2.8" IPS 640x480

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11n
- **Bluetooth:** BLE 4.2

## Open Source

- **Firmware:** No
- **Schematics:** No
- **PCB Layout:** No

## Compatible Firmware

retropie, recalbox, lakka

## Use Cases

- retro-gaming
- portable-console
- education

## Description

# Waveshare GPM280

The Waveshare GPM280 is a portable retro gaming console powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite (BCM2837B0). It features a high-quality 2.8-inch IPS display with a fully laminated toughened glass panel and anti-fingerprint coating.

## Key Features

- **2.8" IPS Display** at 640x480 resolution with 70% NTSC color gamut
- **Raspberry Pi CM3+ Lite** with quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.2GHz
- **1GB RAM** for smooth retro gaming performance
- **1500mAh battery** for portable gaming sessions
- **Wi-Fi enabled** for ROM updates over the air
- **32GB TF card** included for game storage
- Airflow vents for effective heat dissipation

## Physical Design

The GPM280 measures 136.4 x 67.5mm, making it a pocketable device. The fully laminated display with toughened glass ensures durability, while the anti-fingerprint coating keeps the screen clean during gameplay.

## What's Included

- GPM280 main unit
- Screwdriver
- 5V 3A power adapter
- Cleaning cloth

## Retro Gaming

Compatible with popular retro gaming distributions including RetroPie, RecalBox, and Lakka, supporting a wide range of classic gaming platforms from NES to PlayStation 1.

## Where to Buy

- [OpenELAB](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fopenelab.io%2Fproducts%2Fwaveshare-gpm280-portable-game-console&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-gpm280&source=md-export) — $162.95

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waveshare.com%2Fgpm280.htm&ref=openhardware.directory&product=waveshare-gpm280&source=md-export)

## Tags

`waveshare`, `retro-gaming`, `portable`, `raspberry-pi-cm3`, `game-console`, `ips-display`

## Images

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