Early RK3588 images (as of late 2024/early 2025) have broken Wi-Fi for certain chipsets (Realtek 8822CS, etc.). You will likely need an Ethernet cable or a USB dongle.
If you own an Orange Pi 5 or Rock 5B and want to see what 6nm silicon can do for retro gaming, install EmuELEC. Just bring a fan, an Ethernet cable, and patience. emuelec rk3588
Unlike Android-based frontends (DIG, Reset Collection), EmuELEC runs bare metal. Input lag via Bluetooth or USB is noticeably better than Batocera or RetroPie on the same hardware. Early RK3588 images (as of late 2024/early 2025)
8.5/10 (Docked points for installation complexity and PS2 performance claims) Pro tip: Use the ng (next-gen) branch of EmuELEC for RK3588, not the main stable branch. The stable branch is for older chips. Just bring a fan, an Ethernet cable, and patience