The powerhouses of the group. These chips feature big.LITTLE architecture (Cortex-A73 + A53). They are required for heavier emulation, such as:
The market is flooded with "Android TV boxes" sold with EmuELEC pre-installed (often advertised as "50,000 games in 1 stick").
The vast majority of supported devices use processors. EmuELEC has historically aligned with the Linux kernel patches developed by the CoreELEC team, which focuses almost exclusively on Amlogic chips.
These platforms offer full speed for 5th-generation 3D consoles and lightweight 6th-generation systems:
is a gaming-centered operating system specifically designed for Amlogic SoC (System on a Chip) emuelec supported platforms
Beelink GT King (S922X), Beelink GT King Pro (S922X-H), Beelink GS King X. These high-end boxes offer top-tier performance for challenging systems like the Sega Dreamcast, Sony PSP, and Nintendo 64.
: While primarily for Amlogic, specific versions have been adapted for the Raspberry Pi 4 in certain guides. Clone Handhelds
: High-end performance board with excellent thermal management. Retro Gaming Handhelds
The gold standard for Amlogic stability as per the official GitHub repository. X96 Max Plus (S905X3): The best "bang for buck" tv box. The powerhouses of the group
If you are building a custom emulation station from scratch, these are the official recommendations:
⚠️ : Chinese SBCs often use non-standard chips (e.g., RTL8723, Broadcom). EmuELEC supports these inconsistently. Always check per-device forums.
Generic Android TV boxes are the most affordable way to run EmuELEC. Users boot EmuELEC from a microSD card or USB drive, leaving the internal Android system untouched.
Use Batocera or standard RetroArch on Windows/Linux. The vast majority of supported devices use processors
Odroid-Go Advance (OGA) and Odroid-Go Super (OGS). Powkiddy Devices: RGB10, RGB20, and Black-Tab. 2. Single Board Computers (SBCs)
Most stable builds of EmuELEC target devices. Specifically, the system supports:
EmuELEC provides dedicated builds tailored for specific portable gaming handhelds that use Amlogic processors.
Historically, EmuELEC was built almost exclusively for Amlogic chips. While this remains the primary focus, recent updates (particularly version 4.6 and above) have introduced support for several modern Rockchip CPUs.