Overview
The Odroid Go is an ultra budget vertical retro handheld from HardKernel with a 2.4-inch 320×240 TFT screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Retro ESP32. It is best suited for Game Boy, NES, with support listed up to Game Boy. It typically sells for around $32.
- Screen
- 2.4 inch TFT
- Chipset
- Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-B
- RAM
- 4MB PSRAM
- Battery
- 1200 mAh
- Weight
- 115 grams
- OS
- Retro ESP32
Emulation
- Classicmixed
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESNo
- GBANo
- GenesisNo
- PS1No
- Mid-genunsupported
- N64No
- DSNo
- PSPNo
- DreamcastNo
- SaturnNo
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
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Specifications
General
- Released
- June 2018
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Retro ESP32
- Price range
- Ultra Budget
Display
- Screen
- 2.4 inch TFT
- Resolution
- 320 x 240 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 166.67 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-B
- CPU
- Tensilica Xtensa LX6, 2 cores, 80 MHz - 240 MHz
- GPU
- ❌, ❌
- RAM
- 4MB PSRAM
- Storage
- Internal 16 MB & External MicroSD
- Architecture
- Xtensa
Battery and build
- Battery
- 1200 mAh, Up to 10 hours
- Weight
- 115 grams
- Dimensions
- 121 mm x 76 mm x 16 mm
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Extra buttons
- Menu, Volume
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the HardKernel Odroid Go emulate?
The HardKernel Odroid Go plays systems up to Game Boy at excellent quality. It is at its best with Game Boy, NES.
Can the HardKernel Odroid Go play Game Boy games?
Yes. Game Boy performance on the HardKernel Odroid Go is rated excellent in our catalog. Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Can the HardKernel Odroid Go play SNES games?
No. SNES is not supported on the HardKernel Odroid Go. Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
How much does the HardKernel Odroid Go cost?
The HardKernel Odroid Go typically sells for around $32, which puts it in the ultra budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the HardKernel Odroid Go run?
The HardKernel Odroid Go ships with Retro ESP32.
What screen does the HardKernel Odroid Go have?
It has a 2.4 inch TFT display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, running at 320 x 240 at 166.67 PPI.
Price alert
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Reviews
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