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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Stardew Valley.webp|thumb|none|400px|Stardew Valley]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Stardew Valley.webp|thumb|none|400px|Stardew Valley - If you like Harvest Moon games you'll love this!]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Super Mario 64 Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Super Mario 64]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Super Mario 64 Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Super Mario 64 port (Render96ex) - Performs better and has lots of added features]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Steamworld Dig Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Steamworld Dig]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Steamworld Dig Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Steamworld Dig - Digging in dirt is fun.]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Space Cadet Pinball.webp|thumb|none|400px|Space Cadet Pinball]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Space Cadet Pinball.webp|thumb|none|400px|Space Cadet Pinball - Yes, that's the classic windows pinball game!]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Sonic Mania.webp|thumb|none|400px|Sonic Mania]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Sonic Mania.webp|thumb|none|400px|Sonic Mania - Official Sonic title made in the style of the old games]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Half-Life Portmaser.webp|thumb|none|400px|Half-Life]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Half-Life Portmaser.webp|thumb|none|400px|Half-Life - Yes, Half-Life is running fine on these little machines. Half-Life 2 is also working.]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H HOMM3 Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Heroes of Might and Magic III]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H HOMM3 Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Heroes of Might and Magic III (VCMI) - Great classic for playing with friends]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Mario Kart 64 Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Mario Kart 64 port - "SpaghettiKart"]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H Mario Kart 64 Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Mario Kart 64 port (SpaghettiKart) - Better graphics, runs great, even has a cheats menu]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H GTA3 Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Grand Theft Auto 3]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R46H GTA3 Portmaster.webp|thumb|none|400px|Grand Theft Auto 3 - Steal cars and drive around the hood.]] </li>
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Revision as of 17:18, 30 September 2025

R46H
Specification
BrandManufacturers: Other
Release Date09 / 2025
Form FactorHorizontal
SoCRK3326
CPUQuad-core Cortex-A35 1.5GHz
GPUMali-G31MP2 520MHZ
RAM1GB
Screen Size4"
Resolution1024x768
Aspect Ratio4:3
OSLinux
External Storage2x MicroSD
WiFiOptional
Video OutputNone
SpeakerStereo bottom facing
3.5mm Audio JackYes
Battery3000mAh
ExtrasUSB-C. adapter and wifi dongle are included
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Pros & Cons of the R46H
✅ Pros ❌ Cons
  • great 4" screen with high resolution
  • budget friendly
  • ergonomic
  • some have wifi dongle included - some have wifi built-in
  • advertised 4.2" screen size is wrong

Performance

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

~$40

Get the R46H: AliExpress BOYHOM Store1 - AliExpress Factory Game Direct Store1 - AliExpress Zhai Nan Store1 - AliExpress 001 Ali Choice Store1 - Alibaba.com1

↪ Handheld Buying Guide

1 Buying through these affiliate links helps support the wiki. Your price stays the same. Commissions go toward devices, testing, documentation, and server costs.

Colors

  • color from alibaba
  • color from alibaba
  • color from alibaba

    • More Images

    Disassembly

  • Remove the 4 back screws
  • To remove the backplate, start from the bottom, then work your way up on the sides
  • Use your fingernails or a guitar pick to remove the small plastic clips from the front shell (2 on each side)
  • The battery is glued to the chips. You can pull it off easily with a little force

    • Mainboard

  • Mainboard uncovered
  • Battery adhesive sticker removed
  • Closer look at the mainboard
  • Two RAM chips and the Rockchip RK3326 SoC

    • D-Pad fix

    You can easily adjust the stiffness of the dpad by loosening or tightening this screw.

    • Manual

    • Packaging

    • R46H vs R36H

    R46H vs RG40XX H

    Sorry for the poor photo lighting quality.

    More Information

    It has a 4-inch display. The advertised 4.2-inch size is incorrect.

    Videos

    Load video
    YouTube

    R46H promo video from Alibaba claims that the aspect ratio is 3:2, but the 1024x768 resolution is 4:3. It also has built-in wifi according to this video.

    Load video
    Local File

    Firmware

    ↪ Firmware Flashing Guide

    StockOS

    Boot partition "R46H-OS 64GB" files: ⬇️ MediaFire

    Scraper is not working (restarts EmulationStation). Controls in PPSSPP emulator are messed up.

  • R46H boot partition files
  • R46H bootlogo - "RETROID BOY"

    • Game Console Factory Test Suite

    This tool can be found on the stock OS under OPTIONS. It includes following tests:

    • System Information
    • Battery Test
    • Controller Test (joystick and button test)
    • Multiple Screen Color Tests
    • Screen Brightness Test
    • Speaker Volume Test
    • Aging Test (time can be set in hours - video of the repeating test sequence is below)
  • R46H boot partition files
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    Local File

    • On ArkOS R3XS this tool only partially works after installing a few required files. Device + SoC does not get detected, Speaker Test and Aging Test are not working, but the other tests work fine. Here are the packages you need to install via ssh to start the tool (copied from ChatGPT after some troubleshooting). 

    sudo apt update
sudo apt install \
    libqt5core5a \
    libqt5gui5 \
    libqt5widgets5 \
    libqt5multimedia5 \
    libqt5multimediawidgets5 \
    libqt5multimedia5-plugins \
    libqt5gamepad5 \
    libqt5network5 \
    libqt5concurrent5 \
    libqt5xml5

    ArkOS

    Use the RG351MP version. Mirror: MediaFire.

    Has better compatibility than ArkOS - R3XS. Everything is working fine including Nintendo DS games.

    Boots fine after changing the boot.ini file and adding the gameconsole_linux.dtb from the stock SD card. These files are available here: ⬇️ R46H-OS 64GB @MediaFire

    ArkOS - R3XS

    Boots fine after changing the boot.ini file and adding the gameconsole_linux.dtb from the stock SD card. These files are available here: ⬇️ R46H-OS 64GB @MediaFire

    Results after some testing:

    • NDS titles only show black screen (sound is working)
    • Boot logo is not working
    • Everything else is working fine
    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)

    Themes

    Here's a download link for the themes that are included on the stock SD card: ⬇️ R46H Themes

    • R46H-Alekfull-SOLO-ArkOS
    • R46H-CODY-DESTROY-main
    • R46H-Cyber2077-main
    • R46H-simple-theme
    • R46H-WOODY-CODY-main

    For a preview and more ArkOS themes, visit the R36S Wiki.

    ↪ R36S Themes

    Setup Guide

    Most things are the same on devices that are running ArkOS as the operating system. Lots of tutorials like how to transfer files or adding themes can be found on the R36S Wiki.

    ↪ R36S Handheld Wiki

    Internet / Wifi Connection

  • Go to OPTIONS -> WIFI
  • Connect with your home network or mobile hotspot

    • Updating the Firmware

  • Go to OPTIONS -> UPDATE
  • Follow the instructions
  • Wait a few minutes
  • Done.

    • PortMaster

    More info about PortMaster:

    ↪ PortMaster

  • Download the Install.Full.PortMaster.sh file and put it into the ports/ folder on the EASYROMS partition
  • Launch the installer on your device
  • The PortMaster app can now be found under OPTIONS -> TOOLS
  • The PortMaster app can now be found under OPTIONS -> TOOLS
  • PortMaster logo
  • Accept to update the PortMaster app
  • Wait a few minutes while it's updating
  • PortMaster Main Menu
  • PortMaster Options
  • For best compatibility it's recommended to install all available runtimes

    • Game Showcase

    Just a few of my personal picks while testing the R46H.

  • Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [NES]
  • Chrono Trigger [SNES]
  • Dungeons and Dragons [Arcade]
  • Tetris - Rosy Retrospection [GB]
  • Super Mario Land [GB]
  • Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Color Edition [GBC]
  • Pokemon Unbound [GBA]
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [Genesis]
  • Diddy Kong Racing [N64]
  • Crash Team Racing [PS1]
  • New Super Mario Bros [Nintendo DS]
  • Metropolis Street Racer [Dreamcast]
  • Need for Speed - Most Wanted 5-1-0 [PSP]

    • PortMaster Games

    Just a few of my personal picks while testing the R46H.

  • Stardew Valley - If you like Harvest Moon games you'll love this!
  • Super Mario 64 port (Render96ex) - Performs better and has lots of added features
  • Steamworld Dig - Digging in dirt is fun.
  • Space Cadet Pinball - Yes, that's the classic windows pinball game!
  • Sonic Mania - Official Sonic title made in the style of the old games
  • Half-Life - Yes, Half-Life is running fine on these little machines. Half-Life 2 is also working.
  • Heroes of Might and Magic III (VCMI) - Great classic for playing with friends
  • Mario Kart 64 port (SpaghettiKart) - Better graphics, runs great, even has a cheats menu
  • Grand Theft Auto 3 - Steal cars and drive around the hood.
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