Hardkernel

Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra

Expert rating7.5 / 10

Processor:: Amlogic S922X, Quad-core Cortex-A73 + Dual Cortex-A53
Display:: 5-inch 720x1280 IPS touchscreen
Operating System:: Ubuntu Linux
Price:: $111

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Manufacturer: Hardkernel Last updated: September 11, 2026

Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra Review

The ODROID-Go Ultra packs Hardkernel's Amlogic S922X chip, the same silicon family used in several ODROID SBCs, into a full retro-gaming handheld form factor, running Ubuntu Linux rather than a locked-down console OS.

Rather than a purpose-built gaming ASIC, the Go Ultra uses genuine SBC-grade silicon (the same tier that powers Hardkernel's ODROID-N2+ family), giving it real Linux desktop capability alongside emulation.

An SBC in Handheld Clothing

Open Software From the Start

Shipping with Ubuntu Linux instead of a closed Android-based launcher gives the Go Ultra a more open software foundation than most retro handhelds, appealing to buyers who want to tinker with the OS itself.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the ClockworkPi uConsole, the Go Ultra is purpose-built as a horizontal gaming handheld rather than a modular, swappable-compute-module cyberdeck. Against dedicated Android-based retro handhelds outside this category, the Go Ultra's full Linux environment gives it far more general-purpose flexibility.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.5 / 10

Real SBC silicon and Ubuntu Linux in a retro handheld, for buyers who want to tinker beneath the emulation layer.

Best for

Retro-gaming enthusiasts who want a real Linux environment under the emulation layer.

Not for

Buyers who want an out-of-box, no-configuration gaming experience.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Hardkernel
Model Number	ODROID-Go Ultra

Processor

SoC Model	Amlogic S922X

Physical and software

Board Form Factor	Handheld
Official OS	Ubuntu Linux

Price	111 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra (Handheld/Amlogic S922X/Quad Cortex-A73 + Dual A53/5-inch Touchscreen/Ubuntu Linux)?

Key specs for the Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra: SoC Amlogic S922X, Processor Quad-core Cortex-A73 + Dual Cortex-A53, Display 5-inch 720x1280 IPS touchscreen, Operating System Ubuntu Linux, Form Factor Handheld.

Will the Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra (Handheld/Amlogic S922X/Quad Cortex-A73 + Dual A53/5-inch Touchscreen/Ubuntu Linux) work with my current setup?

The Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra (Handheld/Amlogic S922X/Quad Cortex-A73 + Dual A53/5-inch Touchscreen/Ubuntu Linux) lists SoC is Amlogic S922X. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra (Handheld/Amlogic S922X/Quad Cortex-A73 + Dual A53/5-inch Touchscreen/Ubuntu Linux) best suited to?

Best suited to: Retro-gaming enthusiasts who want a real Linux environment under the emulation layer.

What are the drawbacks of the Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra (Handheld/Amlogic S922X/Quad Cortex-A73 + Dual A53/5-inch Touchscreen/Ubuntu Linux)?

Not the best fit for: Buyers who want an out-of-box, no-configuration gaming experience.