HardKernel Odroid GoRetro / Emulation
Retro / EmulationDiscontinued
HardKernel Odroid Go
HardKernel · Released Jan 2018 ·
The HardKernel Odroid Go is a 2.4" TFT handheld from HardKernel powered by the Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-B. It launched at around $30.
4.6
out of 10
$30
Launch price $30
Pros
- +Small device, very pocketable
- +Very affordable
Cons
- −Low resolution screen
- −Older TFT panel type
- −2.4” screen might be too small for some
- −No headphone jack
- −Can't be connected to external monitors
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceNot supported
NESFull speed
SNESNot supported
Nintendo 64Not supported
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSNot supported
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisNot supported
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastNot supported
PlayStationNot supported
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPNot supported
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-B
- CPU
- Tensilica Xtensa LX6, 2 cores, 80 MHz - 240 MHz
- GPU
- RAM
- 4MB PSRAM SRAM
- Storage
- 16 MB Internal
- Weight
- 115 g
- Dimensions
- 105 x 65 x 16 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 2.4″
- Resolution
- 320 x 240
- Panel
- TFT
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- No
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 1200 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth
- Ports
- microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 0
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- No
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Proprietary
Also plays natively: Proprietary
No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.
Our verdict
Value10.0
Build5.1
Screen6.0
Performance0.8
The HardKernel Odroid Go is a 2.4" TFT handheld from HardKernel powered by the Espressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-B. It launched at around $30. It carries 4MB PSRAM of RAM and runs Proprietary. Highlights include: Small device, very pocketable; Very affordable. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; Older TFT panel type; 2.4” screen might be too small for some.