Device comparison

HardKernel Odroid Go vs. HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition

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Quick verdict

More portable
Odroid Go
Newer model
Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition

Main differences

  • HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 39% smaller and 32% lighter.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition runs Ubuntu,; HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; HardKernel Odroid Go is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

HardKernel

Odroid Go

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
2.4 inch TFT
Weight
115 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

HardKernel

Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition

Details
Price
$59
OS
Ubuntu,
Released
May 2020
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
170 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecOdroid GoOdroid Go Advance - Black Edition
PriceUnknown$59
OSRetro ESP32Ubuntu,
Screen2.4 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution320 x 240480 x 320
ChipsetEspressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-BRockChip RK3326
CPUTensilica Xtensa LX6Cortex-A35
GPUMali-G31 MP2
RAM4MB PSRAM1 GB DDR3
StorageInternal 16 MB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh3000 mAh
Weight115 grams170 grams
Dimensions105 mm x 65 mm x 16 mm155 mm x 72 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOdroid GoOdroid Go Advance - Black Edition
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 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odroid Go NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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 - Black Edition PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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 - Black Edition PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odroid Go Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Odroid Go Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 - Black Edition Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the HardKernel Odroid Go and the HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition?
HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition has stronger listed emulation coverage. HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 39% smaller and 32% lighter. HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition runs Ubuntu,; HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32. HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; HardKernel Odroid Go is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the HardKernel Odroid Go or the HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition?
The HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition is the newer model, released in 2020.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the HardKernel Odroid Go or the HardKernel Odroid Go Advance - Black Edition?
The HardKernel Odroid Go is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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