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== Specification ==
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* very budget friendly
* built-in wi-fi
* great CFW support
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* not the best quality
* loud start/select/FN buttons
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== Performance ==
{{Performance:RK3326}}
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== Price ==
== Price ==
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== Colors ==
== Colors ==
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t black.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t purple.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX white.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t red.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t orange.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t light orange.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t green.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t dark blue.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t light blue.png|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
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=== New colors ===
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t black.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
These were first seen on [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3k74Hat FUNKIDDY GAME Store] on November 26, 2025. They look very similar to the color tones of the [[R40XX]].
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t purple.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX white.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX new color black.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t red.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX new color blue.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t orange.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX new color gray.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t light orange.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX new color orange.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t green.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX new color red.webp|thumb|none|250px]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t dark blue.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX t light blue.png|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
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== More Images ==
== More Images ==
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=== R36XX vs R36S ===
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== Packaging ==


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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX vs R36S 1.webp|thumb|none|400px|R36XX vs [[R36S]]]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX packaging contents.jpg|thumb|none|400px|R36XX from Classic Game Store (June 8th, 2025)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX vs R36S 2.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX vs R36S 3.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36XX vs R36S 4.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
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== R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H ==
For a comparison between these devices, visit this link:
{{Clickable button 3|[[R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H|↪ R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H]]}}
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R36S_vs_R36XX_vs_R36Plus_vs_R36H_front2.jpg|link=[[R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H]]|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
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== More Information ==
== More Information ==


Very good button, feel very good, with wifi version can watch video online
Script to enable and disable wifi on R36XX: [https://github.com/Jason3x/wifi-toggle GitHub] - [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1jlrm35/script_to_enable_and_disable_wifi_on_r36xx/ Reddit discussion]


Script to enable and disable wifi on R36XX: [https://github.com/Jason3x/Wifi-toogle GitHub] - [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1jlrm35/script_to_enable_and_disable_wifi_on_r36xx/ Reddit discussion]
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== Videos ==
== Videos ==


<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsDLmhs8L90</youtube>
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsDLmhs8L90</youtube>
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== 3D printed grip ==
Grips for the R36S perfectly fit a R36XX because they are exactly the same size.
'''[[R36S Grip Test]]'''
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S Grip Test overview front.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S Grip Test overview back.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S Grip Test overview back 2.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
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== Firmware ==
== Firmware ==


* '''ArkOS Community Maintained Image''' (use Panel 4 (V5) version): https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS
{{Notice|'''ArkOS - R3XS''' is recommended}}


The R36XX uses the Panel 4 (V5) version from the R36S, so choose your firmware and DTB version accordingly.
=== AmberELEC ===
* Change dtb file on the boot partition to this: https://github.com/tech4bot/r35s/tree/main/new_displays/panel4
=== ArkOS - R3XS ===
Panel 4 is standard with this, so it should work without messing with panel picker or dtb files.
=== ArkOS ===
Use Panel 4 files from here: https://github.com/AeolusUX/R36S-DTB
=== ROCKNIX ===
* The R36XX is '''not officially supported''', but the R36S is officially supported. The R36S image works on the R36XX.
* Once you write the Rocknix image to an SD card, open the ROCKNIX partition, create a folder named "overlays" and copy the correct dtbo file for your screen to the overlays folder. Then rename the dtb file to "mipi-panel.dtbo"
* For more information on the dtbo file, see the Rocknix doc page for the R36S: https://rocknix.org/devices/unbranded/game-console-r35s-r36s/#new-displays-r36s-of-year-2024
=== UnofficialOS ===
*Follow the instructions on the [https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS/wiki/Clone-and-R3xS-Instructions UnofficialOS Wiki]
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{{CFW:MyMinUI}}
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Latest revision as of 02:20, 10 April 2026

Specification[edit]

R36XX
Specification
Release Date03/2025
Form FactorVertical
SoCRockchip RK3326
CPUARM Cortex-A35 - 4 CPU cores, 4 threads (1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz)
GPUMali G31 MP2 (650 MHz)
RAM1 GB DDR3L
Screen Size3.5"
Resolution640x480
Aspect Ratio4:3
Screen TypeIPS
OSLinux
Internal Storageno
External Storage2x microSD
WiFiyes
Bluetoothno
Video Outputno
3.5mm Audio Jackyes
Battery3000mAh
Pros & Cons of the R36XX
✅ Pros ❌ Cons
  • very budget friendly
  • built-in wi-fi
  • great CFW support
  • not the best quality
  • loud start/select/FN buttons

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]

~40$

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Colors[edit]

New colors[edit]

These were first seen on FUNKIDDY GAME Store on November 26, 2025. They look very similar to the color tones of the R40XX.

More Images[edit]

Packaging[edit]

  • R36XX from Classic Game Store (June 8th, 2025)

R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H[edit]

For a comparison between these devices, visit this link:

↪ R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H

More Information[edit]

Script to enable and disable wifi on R36XX: GitHub - Reddit discussion

Videos[edit]

Load video
YouTube

3D printed grip[edit]

Grips for the R36S perfectly fit a R36XX because they are exactly the same size.

R36S Grip Test

    • Firmware[edit]

    ℹ️
    Info
    ArkOS - R3XS is recommended

    The R36XX uses the Panel 4 (V5) version from the R36S, so choose your firmware and DTB version accordingly.

    AmberELEC[edit]

    ArkOS - R3XS[edit]

    Panel 4 is standard with this, so it should work without messing with panel picker or dtb files.

    ArkOS[edit]

    Use Panel 4 files from here: https://github.com/AeolusUX/R36S-DTB

    ROCKNIX[edit]

    • The R36XX is not officially supported, but the R36S is officially supported. The R36S image works on the R36XX.
    • Once you write the Rocknix image to an SD card, open the ROCKNIX partition, create a folder named "overlays" and copy the correct dtbo file for your screen to the overlays folder. Then rename the dtb file to "mipi-panel.dtbo"
    • For more information on the dtbo file, see the Rocknix doc page for the R36S: https://rocknix.org/devices/unbranded/game-console-r35s-r36s/#new-displays-r36s-of-year-2024

    UnofficialOS[edit]

    AmberELEC
    AmberELEC Logo
    Latest version AmberELEC-pre-release-badge.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ Getting Started Guide
    Hotkeys Controls & Hotkeys Reference
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)
    AndR36oid
    AndR36oid Boot Logo
    Latest version releases.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ AndR36oid release notes
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)
    ArkOS - R3XS
    ArkOS - R3XS
    Latest version ArkOS-R3XS.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ ArkOS Wiki & Setup Guide
    Hotkeys Global & Emulator Event Keys
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)
    arkos4clone (ArkOS for clones)
    arkos4clone
    Latest version arkos4clone.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub Releases
    Documentation / FAQ Github readme
    Info Based on the ArkOS R3XS community maintained firmware.
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)
    MyMinUI
    MyMinUI
    Latest version MyMinUI.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ Instructions are included in the download
    Hotkeys Instructions are included in the download
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)
    PAN4ELEC
    PAN4ELEC Logo
    Latest version P4ELEC.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ Getting Started Guide
    Hotkeys GitHub and AmberELEC Controls & Hotkeys Reference
    Officially Supported Devices
    ROCKNIX
    ROCKNIX Logo
    Latest version distribution.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ ROCKNIX Wiki & Setup Guide
    Hotkeys Check device specific pages
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)
    UnofficialOS
    UnofficialOS Logo
    Latest version UnofficialOS.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub Releases
    Documentation / FAQ UnofficialOS Wiki
    Hotkeys Hotkeys and Button Codes
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)
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