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=== Specs ===
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* Great value for the price
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* Excellent custom firmware support
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* Active and supportive Reddit/Discord community
|Internal Storage=no
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|External Storage=2x microSD
* Build quality could be better
|WiFi=no
* Noisy shoulder, start/select, and FN buttons
|Bluetooth=no
* Lots of clones in the market
|Video Output=no
|Speaker=Mono 8W speaker
|Battery=3000/3200mAh
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== Performance ==


=== Price ===
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== Price ==


25-35€
25-35€


=== Colors ===
Check the '''[[R36S Buying Guide]]''' for
* links to the cheapest listings
* trusted sellers
* general AliExpress advice/tips
* cheap accessories
* similar and better handhelds
{{Clickable button 3|[[R36S Buying Guide|↪ R36S Buying Guide]]}}
 
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== Colors ==


{{R36S Colors}}
{{R36S Colors}}


=== More Information ===
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S layout overview 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R35S vs R36S from reddit thread.webp|thumb|none|400px|[[R35S]] vs [[R36S]] - Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/17l8wnl/r35s_vs_successor_r36s/]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:345392856-7348e57e-83e6-413a-8499-c9fcfcce3a63.png|thumb|none|400px|[[R33S]] vs [[R35S]] vs [[R36S]]]] </li>
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== R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H ==
 
For a comparison between these devices, visit this link:
 
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== More Information ==


[https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/new/ reddit r/R36S]
[https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/new/ reddit r/R36S]
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Latest revision as of 02:33, 10 April 2026

Specification[edit]

R36S
Specification
BrandGame Console
Release Date10 / 2023
Form FactorVertical
SoCRockchip RK3326
CPUCortex-A35
GPUMali-G31 MP2
RAM1GB DDR3L
Screen Size3.5"
Resolution640x480
Aspect Ratio4:3
Screen TypeIPS
OSLinux
Internal Storageno
External Storage2x microSD
WiFino
Bluetoothno
Video Outputno
SpeakerMono (1.5w 8ohm 20x30x04mm)
3.5mm Audio Jackyes
Battery3000/3200mAh
Dimensions13cm × 8.3cm × 3.5cm
Weight187g
Pros & Cons of the R36S
✅ Pros ❌ Cons
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent custom firmware support
  • Active and supportive Reddit/Discord community
  • Build quality could be better
  • Noisy shoulder, start/select, and FN buttons
  • Lots of clones in the market

Performance[edit]

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

These compatibility lists should apply to all devices with the Rockchip RK3326.

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

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

  • Atomiswave ~43%
  • Dreamcast ~59%
  • Nintendo 64 ~63%
  • Nintendo DS ~80%
  • Sega Saturn ~47%
  • Sony PSP ~75%
Handhelds with the RK3326 chip

Price[edit]

25-35€

Check the R36S Buying Guide for

  • links to the cheapest listings
  • trusted sellers
  • general AliExpress advice/tips
  • cheap accessories
  • similar and better handhelds

↪ R36S Buying Guide

Colors[edit]

  • Manufacturer certificates and different colors - Source: Discord
Color Image Hands-on Notes
White
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Full White Release date: November 2024
Transparent Black
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Transparent Purple
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Red
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Transparent Orange
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Transparent Blue #1 (Lake Blue)
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 Sold at GameCove, LTAB Gaming Hub and since September 2024 on AliExpress
Light Grey
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 discontinued?
Transparent Blue #2
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 Release date: July 2024
Transparent Green
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 Release date: July 2024
Transparent Red
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 Release date: July 2024
Yellow
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 Release date: september 2024
Yellow with red joysticks
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 Release date: october 2024
Transparent Pink
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 		Release date: november 2024
Pink/Macaroon
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 Release date: november 2024 - Apparently these new colors are shipped with Kioxia SD cards
Blue/Dark Blue
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 Release date: november 2024 - Apparently these new colors are shipped with Kioxia SD cards
Light Blue/Sky Blue/Peacock Blue
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 Release date: november 2024 - Apparently these new colors are shipped with Kioxia SD cards
Light Green Release date: november 2024 - Apparently these new colors are shipped with Kioxia SD cards
Dark Blue/Indigo Release date: november 2024 - Apparently these new colors are shipped with Kioxia SD cards
Purple/Violet
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 Release date: november 2024 - Apparently these new colors are shipped with Kioxia SD cards
Transparent Release date: november 2025
? unreleased color

R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H[edit]

For a comparison between these devices, visit this link:

↪ R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H

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