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* supports charging using a PD fast-charger
* supports charging using a PD fast-charger
* place for a WiFi module
* place for a WiFi module
* Tool to identyify the screen version is incompatible with the files on the card, but panel 4 works according to some users
* Tool to identyify the screen version is incompatible with the files on the card, but [https://github.com/AeolusUX/R36S-DTB/tree/main/New%20Screens/Panel%204 panel 4] works according to some users
* has gameconsole-r36s.dtb on the BOOT partition
* has gameconsole-r36s.dtb on the BOOT partition


Revision as of 16:57, 25 May 2025

Hardware Specification

R36S Overview
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

Emulation Performance

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

Battery and Charging

Some sellers state that the battery is 3500mAh, but that's not true. Usually it's a removable 3.7 V 3000 or 3200 mAh Li-ion battery (type 804066) with a standard 2-pin JST 1.25mm connector - Battery Replacement Guide

Charge the device with a 5V 1A-2A adapter and a USB-A to USB-C cable. Charging via Computer/Laptop USB ports also works fine. A full charge takes about 4 hours. The battery is full when the red charging light goes off. Don't rely on the battery indicator in the OS, because it's very inaccurate. When the battery is low the LEDs starts flashing red/green.

  • Included R36S battery - December 2024 from BOYHOM Store listing
  • Charging time with 5V1A

High Resolution 3D Render


Official User Manual

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"Key Function/Combinations" list is outdated. Please refer to the official HotKeys list of the available Custom Firmwares.


Reviews

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R36S Colors

  • 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


Different Display Panels / Screen / PCB Versions

Panel Comparison

Original Screen vs Panel 4 comparison

Panel 3 vs Panel 4 comparison

Tool to identify your screen version (backed up .dtb file needed)

Which Screen Do I Have?

"device tree blob" - They indicate to the actual driver the location and type of the display hardware (and everything else in the system), because there's no automatic discovery on ARM platforms

Source

Fix gamma correction on R36S Panel4

Reddit thread with release notes and instructions: https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1hmbk6g/fix_gamma_correction_on_r36s_panel4/

R36S-V12 2023-08-18

R36S-Y02 2024-11-27

More images: https://handhelds.wiki/R36S-Y02_2024-11-27

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1iefo0m/newbie_with_temus_r36s_will_it_be_a_new/#lightbox

Y3506_V03_20241210

More images: https://handhelds.wiki/Y3506_V03_20241210

The soy sauce console one is more of a clone capable of running ArkOS than a revision

There was a rather sweet deal of R36S on JD.com and Chinese users found out that if they combined their existing coupons and put an originally expensive R36S alongside a certain pack of soysauce from the same vendor, the R36S's price was slashed hard So this batch of R36S from the JD vendor was nicknamed the "Soysauce console" "酱油机" And this batch turned out to have this mirrored chip layout.

R36S-V21 2024-12-18

  • shipped by BOYHOM
  • R36S-V21 2024-12-18
  • green LED (blinks when battery is low)
  • supports charging using a PD fast-charger
  • place for a WiFi module
  • Tool to identyify the screen version is incompatible with the files on the card, but panel 4 works according to some users
  • has gameconsole-r36s.dtb on the BOOT partition


Different Packaging - Boxes - Labels - Sellers

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The R36S has different manufacturers across china. Some devices get shipped without screen protector, quality control sticker and the back sticker.

Thanks to AeolusUX (u/norucus) for helping me in this section.

  • The contents often vary from manufacturer to manufacturer
Name Image Back Label Notes
GAME MASTER

These often get shipped without the stickers and screen protector.
GAME CONSOLE ("WOW") #1
GAME CONSOLE ("WOW") #2

GAME CONSOLE ("WOW") #3
GAME CONSOLE #1
GAME CONSOLE #2

Device ordered on June 21, 2024 from Global Factory Selection Store on Aliexpress – Display Panel 4
GAME CONSOLE #3
GAME CONSOLE #4

HANDHELD GAMECONSOLE
POCKET BOY Packaging from GameCove
LTAB / LTB01 GAMING CONSOLE

Packaging from LTAB Gaming Hub
GAME CONSOLE ("GO") Some of the R36S Clones with different buttons (not EmuELEC clones) get shipped in these according to reddit and aliexpress reviews. (07/2024)
GAME CONSOLE ("Assassin's Creed") Image source: Discord (12/2024)
GAME CONSOLE 1:1 aspect ratio

Image on the front looks like a R36S with 1:1 screen aspect ratio, but it's a normal R36S with the standard 4:3 aspect ratio
Consola Retro These are often V21/V22 mainboards
Black back label Dark back label – only on EmuELEC clones and "Soy Sauce" mainboard units
Game Consoie Early models had a typo on the back label – Game Consoie
GAME FLEX Physical re-seller from Australia. Costs 100 AUD (Source: reddit)
PHANTOM PULSE Physical re-seller from Australia. Costs 90 AUD (Source: reddit)
Merry Christmas Box Sold by WUDS. (Source: reddit)
GAMELAB Custom box by reseller. Mostly clones.
Spiface Custom sticker from a local reseller source

Included Games / Roms

There are multiple different versions of the included games. Here's a full list of games that get shipped with a device that was shipped in 2024: https://github.com/manster-zz/R36S-LINKS/blob/main/misc/filtered%20file%20tree.txt

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