R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H: Difference between revisions

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Latest revision as of 17:25, 9 August 2025

Overview[edit]

Devices in this test[edit]

Updated prices and links to trusted sellers + listings:

↪ R36S Buying Guide

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Comparison[edit]

They are mostly the same, so all of them are recommended if you can get them around 30€ or less.

R36S
Price ★★★★★
D-pad Not the best, but okay for the price
Face buttons Not the best, but okay for the price
Start/Select/FN Loud and clicky
Shoulder Buttons Loud and clicky
Screen Amazing screen with very good brightness
Wi-Fi Adapter + Wi-Fi dongle needed
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support ★★★★★
Notes Compact and very cheap retro emulation handheld. Price of 25€ is great and it's a nice entry device in this hobby.
R36XX
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad Same as the R36S
Face buttons Same as the R36S
Start/Select/FN Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons More ergonomic design, but similar to the R36S
Screen Same screen as the R36S (Panel 4)
Wi-Fi built-in
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support ★★★★★
Notes It's basically a R36S revision with built-in wi-fi. The data cable/lanyard in the pic is optional and can be removed.
R36Plus
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad A little stiffer than the R36S D-pad, but still okay
Face buttons A little louder than the R36S, but still okay
Start/Select/FN Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons Similar to the R36S
Screen 1:1 screen but same screen quality as the R36S
Wi-Fi Most models come with built-in wifi
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support ★★★★☆
Notes The bigger screen with 1:1 aspect ratio is very good for NES, SNES, GB, GBC, Vertical Arcade and PICO-8 emulation.
R36H
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad A little stiffer than the R36S, but still okay
Face buttons A little quieter than the R36S
Start/Select Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons A little quieter than the R36S
Screen Same screen as the R36S (Panel 4)
Wi-Fi Adapter + wifi dongle needed
Comfortability ★★★★☆
Firmware Support ★★★★★
Notes More ergonomic because of the different form factor. Buttons are a little quieter, but it's missing the FN button.

Performance[edit]

SNES GBA PS1 NDS PSP N64 DC Saturn GC PS2 3DS Wii

They all share the same hardware and chip, so these compatibility lists should apply to all of them.

Big thanks to Batou for all the work he has put into this!

https://github.com/GazousGit/R36S-Game-Compatibility-Lists

  • Atomiswave
  • Dreamcast
  • Nintendo 64
  • Nintendo DS
  • Sega Saturn
  • Sony Playstation
  • Sony PSP
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