Emuelec Supported Platforms !new! -

EmuELEC is a Linux distribution primarily designed for Amlogic SoC devices. It is optimized for single-board computers (SBCs) and Android TV boxes, allowing them to boot directly into a specialized emulation environment. Supported Hardware Platforms

EmuELEC supports a wide range of devices based on specific ARM processors: EmuELEC Buying Guide emuelec supported platforms

1. Primary Supported Chipsets (Amlogic)

| Chipset Family | Example Devices | EmuELEC Version Support | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | S905 (Original) | Xiaomi Mi Box 3, Beelink Mini MX | Up to v4.6 (legacy) | 32-bit, no longer supported in v5.0+ | | S905X | NEXBOX A95X, TX5 Pro, X96 | Up to v4.6 | Older, limited RAM (1-2GB) | | S905W | X96 Mini, TX3 Mini, Beelink Mini MX III | Up to v4.6 | Slower CPU, avoid for PS1/N64 | | S905X2 | Beelink GT1 Mini, X96 Max 2GB | v4.0 – latest stable | Good performance, supports newer kernels | | S905X3 | X96 Max+, HK1 Box, Tanix TX3, Vontar X3 | v4.0 – latest stable | Recommended – best price/performance | | S905X4 | X96 X4, HK1 R3, Transpeed X4 | v4.6+ (experimental → stable) | Requires newer device tree, HDMI quirks | | S905Y2 | A95X Y2, Vontar Y2 | v4.0+ | Low power, small form factor | | S912 | Beelink GT1 Ultimate, H96 Pro+, T95Z Plus | Up to v4.6 | 8-core, but older GPU (Mali-T820) | | S922X / A311D | Odroid N2, Beelink GT King, Vim3 | v4.0+ (excellent support) | Best performance – runs PS2/GC/Wii (limited) | | S905D3 | Khadas VIM3 Lite, A95X D3 | v4.5+ | Good for developers, rare in TV boxes | EmuELEC is a Linux distribution primarily designed for

Hidden Variables: RAM, eMMC, and WiFi Chips

Supporting a platform isn't just about the SoC. Three hardware components break compatibility: Amlogic Chips: The most popular range

Supported Device Hardware

While the question "What platforms does EmuELEC support?" usually refers to game consoles, it is crucial to note the hardware EmuELEC supports as an operating system. Unlike a Windows emulator, EmuELEC is an OS you flash onto a device.

It is best optimized for:

  1. Amlogic Chips: The most popular range. This includes the S905 (Older boxes), S905X2, S905X3, S905D, and the high-end S922X.
  2. Rockchip: Support for chips like the RK3326 and RK3399 (common in handhelds like the Odroid Go Advance).
  3. Allwinner: Support is available but generally considered experimental compared to Amlogic.

The Future: Amlogic C3 (S905X5) and Panfrost

As of 2025, EmuELEC nightly builds are adding support for the Amlogic T7/C3 platform (S905X5).