To save you money, here is a list of hardware that is with EmuELEC, despite looking similar to supported boxes.
Ultimate Guide to EmuELEC Supported Platforms: Compatible Devices & Hardware
NES, Super Nintendo (SNES), Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Sega Master System, TurboGrafx-16. emuelec supported platforms
The hardware platform you choose directly dictates which console libraries you can play. Platform Chipset Max Stable System Performance Level Up Scaling Support PlayStation 1 Good (16-bit perfect) No (Native resolution only) Amlogic S905X3 / S905X4 PSP / Dreamcast Great (Minor tweaks needed) 2x Resolution on 3D systems Amlogic S922X / A311D GameCube (Partial) Excellent (Max frame rates) 3x+ Resolution / Shaders 4. Hardware Requirements and Compatibility Warnings
Smooth 8-bit and 16-bit (NES, SNES, Genesis), Sony PS1. Struggling N64. (S905X2, S905X3, S905X4) X96 Max+, ODROID-C4, Tanix TX3 To save you money, here is a list
EmuELEC is primarily categorized by the chipsets it runs on rather than just individual device names. ODROID Go Super Review with Recalbox, EmuElec & Batocera
: Runs PSP and Dreamcast at 2x or 3x native resolution. Platform Chipset Max Stable System Performance Level Up
EmuELEC serves as the stock or custom firmware for several popular open-source handhelds. These devices offer out-of-the-box compatibility without requiring complex device tree (DTB) configurations.
(S922X) The most powerful commercial TV boxes for EmuELEC.
Powered by the S922X chip, this is widely considered the flagship platform for EmuELEC, offering the most stable and highest-performing emulation.
EmuELEC does not run on x86 PC hardware or Raspberry Pi devices. It is compiled strictly for specific ARM-based System-on-Chip (SoC) processors. Supported Amlogic SoC Generations