Hardkernel Announces ODROID-GO: Portable ODROID Console Released

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By Moe Long / News / 21st June 2018

Hardkernel, the manufacturer behind the Odroid XU4, announced the ODROID-GO. This console, which resembles a GameBoy Color, comes unassembled but with all of the components for a do-it-yourself (DIY) portable retro game console. Learn more about the ODROID-GO from Hardkernel!

ODROID-GO Specs


As a celebration of the Odroid's 10th anniversary, Hardkernel dropped the ODROID-GO Game Kit. It's a board engineered as a DIY portable game console, more specifically for GameBoy, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Sega Master System, and Nintendo Entertainment System titles. 

The Kit includes an Odroid Go board, clear plastic enclosure shell, 2.4-inch LDC screen, buttons, an 8 ohm, 0.5 watt speaker, 10 screws, an LCD window, micro USB cable, 10-pin male header, and 1200mAh Li-ion battery. 

  • 1x ODROID-GO board 
  • 1x Front enclosure 
  • 1x Back enclosure 
  • 1x 2.4 inch LCD module
  • 1x 4 button rubber  
  • 1x 2 button rubber 
  • 2x 2 button rubber
  • 1x 8Ohm 0.5W speaker
  • 1x 10pin male header
  • 10x screws
  • 1x LCD window 
  • 1x button set
  • 1x Micro USB cable
  • 1x 1200mAh Li-ion battery 
Yet, while the Odroid Go undeniably embodies the retro gaming aesthetic with its GameBoy form factor, it's also Arduino compatible. Simply install Adruino for some entry-level coding. As such, the ODROID-GO is an awesome hardware option for both basic programming and portable retro gaming. 

The kit itself includes everything you'll need aside from some tools such as a screw driver, and microSD card. However, the system comes in pieces which you'll need to put together. Assembly seems straightforward, and appears to lack even soldering. 

Odroid XU4 OGST Gaming Console Kit


Earlier in 2018, Hardkernel released its OGST Gaming Console Case for the Odroid XU4. It's one of the top Odroid XU4 cases, and engineered for use with GameStation Turbo. This combined with the Odroid Go console proves Hardkernel's commitment to releasing not only stellar single-board computers (SBCs), but awesome accessories for them as well. Notably, the Odroid Go with its retro gaming and basic coding abilities is a versatile, and affordable, SBC. I'll definitely be picking up the ODROID-GO kit.

What do you think of the ODROID-Go kit?
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Moe Long is an editor, writer, and tech buff with a particular appreciation for Linux, Raspberry Pis, and retro gaming. Writing online since 2013, Moe has bylines at MakeUseOf, TechBeacon, DZone, SmartHomeBeginner, DEV.to, DVD Netflix, and Electropages. You can read his writings on film and pop culture at Cup of Moe, check out his tech reviews, guides, and tutorials at Tech Up Your Life, and hear his thoughts on movies on the Celluloid Fiends podcast. Aside from writing and editing, Moe has an online course, the Beginner's Guide to Affiliate Blogging From Scratch. When he's not hammering away at his keyboard, he enjoys running, reading, watching cinema, listening to vinyl, and playing with his dog Sebastian. 

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