R36H ProMax

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R36H ProMax
Specification
BrandManufacturers: Other
Release Date10/2025
Form FactorHorizontal
SoCRK3326
RAM1GB
Screen Size4"
Resolution1024x768
Aspect Ratio4:3
Screen TypeIPS
OSLinux
WiFiYes
Video OutputNone
3.5mm Audio JackYes
Battery3500mAh
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Pros & Cons of the R36H ProMax
✅ Pros ❌ Cons
  • Plastic feels nice
  • Cheap price
  • Big screen
  • Poor quality control (my device came with a broken R1 button)

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

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Colors

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    Disassembly

    R36H ProMax vs R46H

    Blue device is the R36H ProMax. Black device is the R46H.

    More Information

    Internal name is R45H, but aliexpress sellers have them listed as R46H PRO, R36HPROMAX or R36H ProMax.

    Might have the same mainboard as the R42pro.

    Has an FN button unlike the R46H.

    Manual

  • Included manual
  • Packaging

  • Videos

    Firmware

    ↪ Firmware Flashing Guide

    StockOS

    Boot partition "R40XX-OS 64G" files: ⬇️ R40XX-OS 64G BOOT partition files

  • R36H ProMax bootlogo - "RETROID BOY"
    • WiFi works fine
    • Portmaster works fine
    • Scraper is not working (restarts EmulationStation)
    • FN Button does not work (not recognized in RetroArch)
    • Has the Game Console Factory Test Suite
    • R4XX-ALEKFULL-SOLO-ARKOS is the standard theme

    ArkOS

    Use the RG351MP version. Mirror: MediaFire.

    Has better compatibility than ArkOS - R3XS. FN button is currently not supported

    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