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This Low-Cost Android Box Is An Awesome Emulation Machine! Hands-On With The HK1

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A Great Pi4 alternative! In this video, we take a look at the HK1 Android TV box prices at $30-40 I personally think this is an awesome option for emulation game streaming and Native android gaming on a budget! With raspberry pi Prices and availability, you may be looking for something different and this Amlogic S905x3 box does an amazing job! Run android or install Emuelec, Batocera on this box and turn it into a nice little cheap low-cost emulation device!

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00:00-Intro
00:30-unboxing
01:10-Overview
02:02-Specs
03:15-Android Interface
04:48-Minecraft Test
05:08-GTA San Andreas android test
05:23-Cloud Gaming Xbox Streaming xCloud Horizon 5
06:07-PS1 EMulation Test
06:29-Dreamcast Emulation Test
06:58-N64 Emulation Test
07:34-PSP Emulator Test
08:09-Nintendo DS Emulation Test
08:29-EmuElec S905x3 Test
10:22-FInal Thoughts

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  4. The most important part is: which wireless controllers are working with Emuelec? As i have teste 3 sets now and none working, Ipega PG9118, SF2000 controllers, Xbox Series S all not working, blotooth is trying to pair but nothing happens. Any tips?

  10. I bought this box and I'll be trying to install Emuelec or Batocera with no luck. I don't know what I'm doing wrong or this box isn't Amlogic one. Any help would be appreciated thanks!

  14. Does anyone know if this can support up to 4 player gaming with a USB hub? Also, i noticed theres no button to turn it on or off. How do u turn it off natively from the android side?

  15. I have the Vontar X3, which is the same board, but different vendor. Works great as a pi4 Replacement with emuelec. The version of Android that comes with this box is absolute trash, so I originally overwrote the flash with emuelec. Later on though I wanted the android part back, but came to discover that I didn't have the original firmware file. After lookingon XDA I opted for a custom rom, Aidan's Custom Rom, which is miles beyond the stock android OS. It's based on the MiBox S's OS so it actually can work with Disney Plus with native TV controls instead of that air mouse stuff. Still no luck with Netflix though.

  18. Hey I'm trying to find the best affordable box that can play games requiring 64bit I got the box in this video earlier this year and it is great but my kid wants to be able to play GameCube games now. Any suggestions?