A primary delay has been waiting for mainline Linux kernel support for RK3588 essentials like HDMI output and hardware video decoding, which only began stabilizing in late 2024 and 2025.
The Mali-G610 MP4 GPU allows for smooth GameCube, PS2, and Wii emulation, which was previously impossible on standard EmuELEC boxes. emuelec+rk3588+link
For years, EmuELEC users were limited by the Mali-G52 GPU in Amlogic chips, which struggled with high-end emulation. The RK3588 changes the landscape: A primary delay has been waiting for mainline
Developers have confirmed that the RK3588 is a target, though no firm ETA exists for a "Stable" branch. and Wii emulation
Features four Cortex-A76 cores (up to 2.4GHz) and four A55 cores.