This $15 SBC is Amazing for Emulation! - Orange Pi Zero 3 Review

If you are in the market for cheap emulation hardware, it's hard to beat the new Zero 3 from Orange Pi. In this video, we take an in-depth look at the new Orange Pi Zero 3.

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[TakiUdon]

Taking bets on whether or not the Zero 4 will be $10.

[preppypunknyc]

Can you post a guide about the screen and controller setup you used for this. I think it would be cool. I'm sure I'm not alone in this 😂

[GustavoMsTrashCan]

That is REALLY impressive indeed! And dang, they are already planning on a Zero 4? That is awesome.

[edwardfletcher]

Orange Pi's always had serious SW & support difficulties 😩

It's a real shame because their HW is awesome 👍

[shivanSpS]

14:18 - Enabling the GPU on Linux is very easy, it already comes with the firmware module and mesa drivers. I think there are two options to enable it, either by manually editing the dtb file to enable the gpu module, or using the orangepi-config tool that comes with their OS, there is a "gpu" checkbox in one of the submenus. Manually editing the DTB works, ive done it.

[Joe-otbo]

Can you share more details on the screen / controller combo you have going on? I've been wanting something like this for ages for several use cases. Thanks so much for all the hard work!

[ironhead]

Links to the monitor and Bluetooth controller? Looks like a great set! Love to pickup that combo

[greenprotag]

Porting an older version of android will probably be a better bet. We still have pretty much full compatibility with Dolphin and Aether with some of the older builds. That being said, we need a brave soul to get one of those legacy android builds to run specifically with this hardware.

[r.in.shibuya]

It’s a common theme for most Chinese SBC manufacturers to not add GPU drivers support.

They know that their customers base don’t demand it, and YouTuber’s like yourself help sell these boards really well for them. But at least you did cover the lack of GPU support so the educated audience can wait until Orange Pi gets their act together.

The reason is simple. There is no point for them to add any additional effort to include GPU support when they haven’t from the beginning, and we’re still able to sell their products.

[ranv]

i think the fact that they have decent Linux support means this'll be a great pi replacement for some small pi projects that aren't heavily reliant on HATs (especially given the current prices on pis). Might actually get one for a project or two, great video!

[tomdillan]

Thanks for the video, I was looking at this for a small htpc.

[fairyboy]

so many memories with that showing of the grinch. i need to go back and actually play it since i didn’t get passed the beginning when i was 8

[scottramsay]

What's the controller/screen you're using?

[tomikun]

12:39 On Android 12 you can bypass the SAF limitations with certain file explorers (Amaze, Material Files, etc.) that implement the SAF bypass on Android/data

[Doo-lx]

13:16 Doom 3, HL2 run natively on Android?

[maxf]

what is the hdmi display you are using

[jemi]

i have onn 4k tv box got it $19.88 from wallmart it comes with remote and cables it s great for emulators

[onepalesoul]

What screen and controller is that? Looks nice

[qqmber]

Thank you! waiting for the first review of this device! my copy is on the way! I'll be waiting for your review regarding gpu dryers on linux.

[blindindianpeople]

I ordered 2x Zero 3 (1x 2GB & 1x 4GB)... Should be more than enough for Klipper