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While EmuELEC is currently on much higher version numbers, users often stick with 3.8 if they have: Older Hardware

: One of the most notable changes in version 3.8 was the switch to a 64-bit architecture, providing a noticeable performance boost for demanding systems like the PSP. emuelec 38 free

After restart, you will see the EmulationStation menu. It will be empty because you have no games yet. While EmuELEC is currently on much higher version

| Chipset | Compatibility | Performance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Amlogic S805 | Excellent (legacy) | PS1 and below | | Amlogic S905 (Std/X/W) | Perfect | N64, PSP (light games) | | Amlogic S905X | Perfect | Full PSP, Dreamcast (60-80%) | | Amlogic S905X2 | Perfect | Full Dreamcast, N64 | | Amlogic S905X3 | Perfect (use correct DTB) | Enhanced PS1, Saturn (experimental) | | Amlogic S912 | Perfect | Multi-threaded cores benefit | | | No | Not supported. | | Chipset | Compatibility | Performance | |

A unique advantage over Lakka is the seamless dual-boot into Kodi. You can press a button on your controller to switch from gaming to a full media center. EmuELEC 3.8 uses Kodi 18.x, which supports 4K HDR video playback—perfect for boxes connected to modern TVs.

Enjoy your free retro gaming setup!