R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H: Difference between revisions

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* [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCCxdIc R36S] from [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCYbeis Factory Game Direct Store] <sup>1</sup> (May 21st, 2025 for 27,91€)
* [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCCxdIc R36S] from [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCYbeis Factory Game Direct Store] <sup>1</sup> (May 21st, 2025 for 27,91€)
* [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opUDHVi R36XX] from [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okBQl64 Classic Game Store] <sup>1</sup> (June 8th, 2025 for 30,74€)
* [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opUDHVi R36XX] from [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okBQl64 Classic Game Store] <sup>1</sup> (June 8th, 2025 for 30,74€)
* [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooWj3Jm R36PLUS] from [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooCZZTA Zhai Nan Store] <sup>1</sup> (June 8th, 2025 for 34,79€)
* [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooWj3Jm R36PLUS] from [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooCZZTA Zhai Nan Store] <sup>1</sup> (June 8th, 2025 for 34,79€) - came with internal wi-fi chip
* [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okZFd7m R36H] from [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDyjezA GAMEFIELD Store] <sup>1</sup> (June 8th, 2025 for 32,17€)
* [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okZFd7m R36H] from [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDyjezA GAMEFIELD Store] <sup>1</sup> (June 8th, 2025 for 32,17€)


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Revision as of 09:05, 21 June 2025

Overview

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Comparison

R36S
Price ★★★★★
D-pad Not the best, but okay for the price
Face buttons Not the best, but okay for the price
Start/Select/FN Loud and clicky
Shoulder Buttons Loud and clicky
Screen Amazing screen with very good brightness
Wi-Fi Adapter + Wi-Fi dongle needed
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support ★★★★★
Notes Compact and very cheap retro emulation handheld. Price of 25€ is great and it's a nice entry device in this hobby.
R36XX
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad Same as the R36S
Face buttons Same as the R36S
Start/Select/FN Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons More ergonomic design, but similar to the R36S
Screen Same screen as the R36S (Panel 4)
Wi-Fi built-in
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support ★★★★★
Notes It's basically a R36S revision with built-in wi-fi. The data cable/lanyard in the pic is optional and can be removed.
R36Plus
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad A little stiffer than the R36S D-pad, but still okay
Face buttons A little louder than the R36S, but still okay
Start/Select/FN Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons Similar to the R36S
Screen 1:1 screen but same screen quality as the R36S
Wi-Fi Most models come with built-in wifi
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support ★★★★☆
Notes The bigger screen with 1:1 aspect ratio is very good for NES, SNES, GB, GBC, Vertical Arcade and PICO-8 emulation.
R36H
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad A little stiffer than the R36S, but still okay
Face buttons A little quieter than the R36S
Start/Select Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons A little quieter than the R36S
Screen Same screen as the R36S (Panel 4)
Wi-Fi Adapter + wifi dongle needed
Comfortability ★★★★☆
Firmware Support ★★★★★
Notes More ergonomic because of the different form factor. Buttons are a little quieter, but it's missing the FN button.
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