Supported Platforms | Emuelec

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

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. emuelec supported platforms

1. NVIDIA Shield: The NVIDIA Shield, a series of Android-based gaming consoles, can also run EmuELEC.
2. x86 and x86_64: EmuELEC can also be installed on x86 and x86_64-based systems, making it possible to run on older computers or laptops.

1. Any Intel/AMD PC or Laptop: EmuELEC is ARM-only. Use Batocera or LaunchBox.
2. Raspberry Pi: Use RetroPie.
3. NVIDIA Shield TV: Runs Android. Use the RetroArch Android app.
4. Apple TV / M1 Mac: Not supported.
5. Xiaomi Mi Box 4 (MDZ-21-AA): Uses a MediaTek chip (MT8695). No Linux GPU driver exists.
6. Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd gen): MediaTek MT8695 + PowerVR GPU. Impossible to support.
7. Cheap "Allwinner H3/H6" boxes: (e.g., Orange Pi PC). The NG branch is trying, but it crashes constantly.