HardKernel Odroid Go Advance vs. HardKernel Odroid Go

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Quick verdict

Best value
Odroid Go
More portable
Odroid Go
Newer model
Odroid Go Advance

Main differences

  • HardKernel Odroid Go Advance has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go is about $31 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 39% smaller and 32% lighter.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go Advance runs Ubuntu,; HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go Advance is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; HardKernel Odroid Go is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

HardKernel

Odroid Go Advance

Details
Price
$63.00
OS
Ubuntu,
Released
Feb 2020
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
170 grams

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2 collectors

HardKernel

Odroid Go

Details
Price
$32.00
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
Jun 2018
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
2.4 inch TFT
Weight
115 grams

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No reviews yet

1 collector

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecOdroid Go AdvanceOdroid Go
Price$63.00$32.00
OSUbuntu,Retro ESP32
Screen3.5 inch2.4 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320320 x 240
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-B
CPUCortex-A35Tensilica Xtensa LX6
GPUMali-G31 MP2❌
RAM1 GB DDR34MB PSRAM
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 16 MB & External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh1200 mAh
Weight170 grams115 grams
Dimensions155 mm x 72 mm x 20 mm121 mm x 76 mm x 16 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOdroid Go AdvanceOdroid Go
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Odroid Go Advance DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Odroid Go DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odroid Go N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go Advance PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odroid Go PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Odroid Go Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go Advance GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odroid Go Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the HardKernel Odroid Go Advance and the HardKernel Odroid Go?
HardKernel Odroid Go Advance has stronger listed emulation coverage. HardKernel Odroid Go is about $31 cheaper based on catalog pricing. HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 39% smaller and 32% lighter. HardKernel Odroid Go Advance runs Ubuntu,; HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32. HardKernel Odroid Go Advance is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; HardKernel Odroid Go is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the HardKernel Odroid Go Advance or the HardKernel Odroid Go?
The HardKernel Odroid Go is the cheaper of the two at around $32.00, roughly $31.00 less than the HardKernel Odroid Go Advance based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the HardKernel Odroid Go Advance or the HardKernel Odroid Go?
The HardKernel Odroid Go Advance is the newer model, released in 2020.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the HardKernel Odroid Go Advance or the HardKernel Odroid Go?
The HardKernel Odroid Go Advance is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.

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