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The R36XX uses the Panel 4 (V5) version from the R36S, so choose your firmware and DTB version accordingly.
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 and ArkOS - R3XS ===
* Choose R36H/R33S as the device type in the Options Menu (for fixing the missing FN hotkey button)
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1hzsaze/reconfiguring_hotkey_on_r36h_for_arkos/ Reconfiguring "Hotkey" on R36H for ArkOS]
=== 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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Revision as of 06:59, 29 June 2025

Specification

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 shoulder and start/select/FN buttons

Performance

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

Price

~40$

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Colors

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Packaging

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

R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H

For a comparison between these devices, visit this link:

↪ R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H

More Information

Very good button, feel very good, with wifi version can watch video online

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

Videos

Firmware

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

ArkOS and ArkOS - R3XS

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

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)
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)
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