ODROID-Go Super - $ 80 Ubuntu Game Console



Hardkernel has released a new game console, the third in a lineup, called ODROID-Go Super. This device has a larger screen, a big battery, excellent wireless connectivity and a kind of user-friendly design.



The software platform of the device is the Ubuntu OS. How the game system is implemented - in the sequel.



The developers went the easy way - the games for this console are well known. Simply put, emulators of popular game consoles are used. First of all, this is PlayStation 1, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo 64. An emulator is installed for the game, the ROM is loaded - and you can have fun.





Device characteristics:

  • Screen - 5 inches, resolution 854 x 480 pixels.
  • , , D-Pad.
  • β€” 1.3 GHz Rockchip RK3326, ARM Cortex-A35 ARM Mali-G31 MP2 1 DDR3L.
  • SD-.
  • USB 2.0, , .
  • β€” 4000 *.




The previous console was about the same in specs, but its size and battery capacity are slightly smaller. In addition, the new device adds a wireless module with UWB WiFi + Bluetooth support.



The company assembles the consoles before shipping, previously provided do-it-yourself kits. The console is promised to go on sale in January of the new year or a little later.



Here is a link to Ubuntu image for console, Linux kernel and U-boot patches .



The company, by the way, has existed for 10 years. For the first time the game console ODROID (the first generation was called Go), she released in 2018.






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