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KinHanK Retro CM3

KinHank · Handheld 2019 Active 8

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$150.00

KinHanK Retro CM3 is a gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by BCM2837 (4-core, 1.2 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 3.2" IPS LCD display (480 x 320). 3700 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

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KinHanK Retro CM3 is a gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by BCM2837 (4-core, 1.2 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 3.2" IPS LCD display (480 x 320). 3700 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

The KinHanK Retro CM3 is a horizontal retro handheld released in 2019 and built around the Broadcom BCM2837 SoC, a quad-core Cortex-A53 chip clocked at 1.2 GHz, paired with a Broadcom VideoCore IV GPU at 250 MHz and 1 GB of DDR2 RAM. Positioned in the $100–150 bracket, it is the cheapest pre-built CM3 handheld, and its emulation reach goes from 8-bit computers and consoles up to SNES titles using the FX chip and 3D PlayStation games at 60 FPS. Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS are playable, but more demanding games can be laggy.

The 3.2-inch IPS display runs at 480 x 320 (HVGA) with a 3:2 aspect ratio, around 180 ppi and a 60 Hz refresh rate, and is covered by tempered glass. The resolution suits 8- and 16-bit games well, though backlight flickering at low brightness and some color inconsistency have been reported.

Controls include a cross D-pad in the upper position, a single analog thumbstick below it, four face buttons and L1/R1 shoulder buttons. There are no L2/R2 triggers, which limits some PlayStation and N64 control layouts, and there is no rumble. Brightness has a dedicated button, while volume is adjusted through a button combination. At 150 x 68 x 21 mm and just 150 g, the plastic body is light and pocket-friendly.

Power comes from a 3700 mAh battery charged via Micro USB. Connectivity includes WiFi, AV output for a TV, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a rear-facing mono speaker. A heatsink and ventilation cutouts handle cooling, and games are stored on microSD.

The device runs Linux and supports RetroPie, with modding permitted, so users can customize the front end, emulators and configuration. The main trade-off is long boot times.

Ideal for: budget-minded retro fans who want a tinkering-friendly RetroPie handheld for classic consoles, arcade titles and vintage home computers up to PlayStation, and who can live without L2/R2 triggers.
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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
3.2
Technology
IPS
Resolution
480 x 320
Quality
HVGA
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
180.28
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Lens
Tempered Glass
Capacity
3700 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1
Extra Buttons
Brightness/Power
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Rear facing
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
Micro USB
Video Output
AV Out
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Card Support
microSD
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
RetroPie
Dimensions
150 mm x 68 mm x 21 mm
Weight
150 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Ventilation cutouts
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Modding officially supported

The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.

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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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