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== Where to buy ==

The cheapest prices are on '''[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2DtN8n?bz=300*250 AliExpress]'''. Only downside there is the delivery time. Average shipping time to europe is around 12 days. Ordering on [https://amzn.to/4pkr8JV Amazon] is not recommended due to inflated prices.

Prices are usually around 30-40€. During sale and with coins + coupons the price can drop under 25€ in some regions.
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:356577319-130affa0-525a-4fd1-82b2-90176e8f83c9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|R36S for 25€ during sale]] </li>
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Click on the flag to get to your country’s list of cheapest listings.

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== Cheapest Listings ==

If you’re cool with spending a little extra for something more premium, take a look at this [[R36S_Buying_Guide#US|spreadsheet]] of recommended retro handhelds.

{{Clickable button 3|[[R36S_Buying_Guide#US|↪ Other recommended handhelds]]}}<br>

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<span style="font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;">▶ Save extra money with coins and promo codes- Click expand for a guide with screenshots</span>
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This often only works on the AliExpress mobile app. You will also need to collect "coins" which can be obtained through daily logins or minigames in the coins section.

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Screenshot_20250801_100022_com_alibaba_aliexpresshd_FirstActivity.jpg| Promo codes during sales can be found on the AliExpress start page
Screenshot_20250801_100404_org_mozilla_firefox_HomeActivity.jpg| Visit the listing on the wiki once (can be done on PC too)
Screenshot_20250801_095843_com_alibaba_aliexpresshd_FirstActivity.jpg| Go to the coins section (Münzen)
Screenshot_20250801_095855_com_alibaba_aliexpresshd_SimpleWebViewActivity.jpg| Go to Discount Finder (Rabattsucher)
Screenshot_20250801_095904_com_alibaba_aliexpresshd_SimpleWebViewActivity.jpg| Click on the item you visited in the second step
Screenshot_20250801_095912_com_alibaba_aliexpresshd_ProductDetailActivity.jpg| Click on Buy Now (Jetzt kaufen)
Screenshot_20250801_095920_com_alibaba_aliexpresshd_ProductSKUActivity.jpg| Choose the color you want and click continue (Fortfahren)
Screenshot_20250801_095950_com_alibaba_aliexpresshd_PlaceOrderActivity.jpg| Apply promo codes from the AliExpress startpage (every country has different codes)
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'''Tip:''' Most prices can be reduced with discount codes.  
* You can find them during sales on the [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCZnidB AliExpress homepage] or at the item page (see the screenshots below).  
* Many countries have their own codes.  
* There are also worldwide codes that work for multiple countries.

<div>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:coupon codes aliexpress1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1) Click here on the listing page]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:coupon codes aliexpress2.jpg|thumb|none|200px|2) Available coupons (apply at checkout)]] </li>
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<sub>Last update: August 7, 2026</sub>

<sub>Prices and availability on AliExpress vary a lot from country to country and can change daily.</sub>

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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3eQGJNt $36.76 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4OkfQTr ￡34.99 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4SJpw4b 56,39€ ]|| R36XX (R36S with more ergonomic shoulder buttons)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3jkIqxF $39.20 ]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3ZTsC5n ￡41.59 ]||[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3V0ThS1 47,79€ ]|| R36H (more ergonomic horizontal R36S)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gQECHV $48.71 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2weVa9F ￡43.73 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4Tr8hfx 60,99€ ] || BATLEXP G350 (vertical handheld with Anbernic quality)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3sK5lGt $45.85 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3IQcMiD ￡33.89 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4X2zTFb 38,39€ ]|| R36Plus (R36S with bigger 1:1 screen, some versions have internal WiFi)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4KGfEnX $62.51 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4S9wOk7 ￡58.59]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c39z2GWX 95,99€ ]|| RG40XX H (horizontal, 4" screen, better buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3UvgZXl $63.90 ] || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3v8HMDP ￡61.79 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3EoZH4B 70,39€]|| RG35XX Pro (vertical, 3.5" screen, dual joysticks, better buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dHQHCB $67.42]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3fJG7BB ￡58.19 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4VHhrE1 69,36€]|| RG40XX V (vertical, 4" screen, better buttons, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3JFdjgB $165.04 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3JFdjgB ￡149.61 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3rYUTjV 148,76€ ]|| RG406V (very good quality. Emulates most PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3g70Vxf $156.23 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3MbLgS1 ￡143.35 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c373TdGX 173,47€ ]|| RG476H (horizontal, great quality, nice design)
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| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4K9g8AJ $211.91 ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3s8UX0H ￡192.99  ]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4UUBhzv 236,84€ ]||Retroid Pocket 5 (great quality and performance. Emulates PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS)
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=== Germany ===

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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | R36S Germany {{DEflag}}
|-
! style="width:13em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Store
! style="background-color:#d9eaff;" | Link<sup>1</sup>
! style="width:5em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Price
! style="width:30em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Info
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOA1BT AliExpress] || 36,19€ 🔥|| 14 different color options 
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c37HF8xV AliExpress] || 41,19€ || 12 different color options
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3q9vMUX AliExpress] || 45,39€ || t-red, t-orange, t-black, white, t-purple
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=== UK ===

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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | R36S UK {{UKflag}}
|-
! style="width:13em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Store
! style="background-color:#d9eaff;" | Link<sup>1</sup>
! style="width:5em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Price
! style="width:30em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Info
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c37HF8xV AliExpress] || ￡28.39 🔥|| 12 different color options
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3q9vMUX AliExpress] || ￡29.49 || t-red, t-orange, t-black, white, t-purple
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOA1BT AliExpress] || ￡33.79 || 14 different color options 
|}

=== Netherlands ===

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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | R36S NL [[File:64px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png|link=|20px]]
|-
! style="width:13em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Store
! style="background-color:#d9eaff;" | Link<sup>1</sup>
! style="width:5em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Price
! style="width:30em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Colors (t- means transparent)
|-
|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3q9vMUX AliExpress] || 40,79€ 🔥|| t-red, t-orange, t-black, white, t-purple
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3kv04uX AliExpress] || 43,19€ || 14 different color options
|}

=== Italy ===

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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | R36S Italy [[File:64px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png|link=|20px]]
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! style="width:13em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Store
! style="background-color:#d9eaff;" | Link<sup>1</sup>
! style="width:5em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Price
! style="width:30em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Colors/Info
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOA1BT AliExpress] || 40,20€ || 14 different color options
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c37HF8xV AliExpress] || 42,59€ || 12 different color options
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=== Canada ===

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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | R36S Canada [[File:64px-Flag_of_Canada.svg.png|link=|20px]]
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! style="width:13em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Store
! style="background-color:#d9eaff;" | Link<sup>1</sup>
! style="width:5em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Price
! style="width:30em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Colors (t- means transparent)
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3q9vMUX AliExpress] || C$52.38 🔥|| t-red, t-orange, t-black, white, t-purple
|-
|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c37HF8xV AliExpress] || C$53.68 || 12 different color options
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOA1BT AliExpress] || C$53.86 || 14 different color options 
|}

=== Brazil ===

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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | R36S Brazil [[File:64px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png|link=|20px]]
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! style="width:13em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Store
! style="background-color:#d9eaff;" | Link<sup>1</sup>
! style="width:5em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Price
! style="width:30em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Colors (t- means transparent)
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOA1BT AliExpress] || R$187,19 🔥|| 14 different color options 
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3q9vMUX AliExpress] || R$192,82 || t-red, t-orange, t-black, white, t-purple
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c37HF8xV AliExpress] || R$193,82 || 12 different color options
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=== US ===

<div>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:AliExpress official promo codes location.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Available discount codes can be found here]] </li>
</div>

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|+ style="white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #aaa; padding:6px; background-color:#e6f0ff; font-weight:bold; font-size:110%;" | R36S US [[File:64px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png|link=|20px]]
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! style="width:13em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Store
! style="background-color:#d9eaff;" | Link<sup>1</sup>
! style="width:5em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Price
! style="width:30em; background-color:#d9eaff;" | Colors (t- means transparent)
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c37HF8xV AliExpress] || $39.41 🔥|| 12 different color optionsns
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEOA1BT AliExpress] || $44.45 || 14 different color options 
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|BOYHOM Store || [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3q9vMUX AliExpress] || $47.14 || t-red, t-orange, t-black, white, t-purple
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==== US R36S Alternatives ====

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== Sellers ==
<span id="List of trusted Sellers">
Specific custom firmware versions fixed a lot of issues with these clones, but it's still better to get a "legit" R36S from these links. Clones are usually cheaper, but there can be some disadvantages. Check the [[R36S Clones]] page for more info.

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== SD card ==

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{{Handheld Buying Guide SD cards}}

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== SD card Reader ==

The cheap UGREEN SD card readers are usually very good for their price.

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!Image !! Link<sup>1</sup> !! Price !! style=width:30em | Description
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|[[File:UGREEN Card Reader USB3.0 & USB C.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDvzkCt AliExpress] || ~6€ || UGREEN Card Reader USB3.0 & USB C - Supports 2 cards simultaneously - Different types available

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|[[File:UGREEN Card Reader USB3.0 & USB C Amazon.jpg|150px]]|| [https://amzn.to/3R5OfrN Amazon] || ~7€ || UGREEN Card Reader USB3.0 & USB C - Supports 2 cards simultaneously
|}

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== Avoid resellers ==

Some resellers you see on tik tok, instagram, etc sell the R36S under a different name. They often charge over 100€, which is insane if you consider the price on AliExpress.

* KeyBoy - Inlighte - 110€
* RetroPixel Pro™ - $149.99
* RetroPixel Pro™ V2 - $169.99
* GAMENOX - Årets konsol 2024! - 1 299 SEK - ~111,11€
* PocketBoy™ - Console de Jeux Rétro Portable - 119€
* MovieHub™ - RetroX GamerBoy Pro - 88,95€
* RetroSoft™ Pro - £59.99
* Megatroxone™ | The Original - 130€ / $140
* RETRO36™ - $99
* RetroGlide Gamer - The #1 RETRO GAMING CONSOLE - $129.99
* Retro Master™ - $99.99
* NeoRetro™ - $99.99
* Konsolix (was taschengamer) - 82,95€
* Arcade Boy - 84,34€
* RetroSnap™ Play - 61,95€
* SuperGameBoy - 64,95€
* RGameConsole - 52,95€
* RetroVerse™ Pro 2.0 - $79

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== General AliExpress Advice and Tips ==
* Only order products that have positive reviews and pictures of the delivered item.
* Avoid shops with "Shop23566811113444" name.
* Only order from "Choice" stores to avoid shipping fees.
* Prices are not the same in every country, and availability varies by region.
* Wait for sales on AliExpress which are announced at the top of the [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2DtN8n?bz=300*250 AliExpress homepage].
* Use promo codes (if available for your country) and collect AliExpress coins.

=== Save More Money With Coins ===

<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 6px; padding: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9;">
<span style="font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;">▶ Click expand for a guide with screenshots</span>
<div class="mw-collapsible-content" style="margin-top: 8px;"><p>
<gallery mode="traditional" widths=300px heights=600px perrow=3>
356869883-565e9ef5-f7f8-4ecc-8329-28c3694291ac.jpg| Step 1: go to the coins page
356869885-6edb7b3c-20be-4751-8394-95d2c50e8d5c.jpg| Step 2: go to Discount Finder
356869886-39be88c7-8f4d-4411-85d1-a0fc2a159fc4.jpg| Step 3: look for extra coin savings
356869889-60f33c8b-2e78-4002-a4b3-a684f97fa7ca.jpg| Step 4: this only works if you choose the buy now option
356869891-f38b4f4d-504b-4283-bb4f-d72b2188b248.jpg| Step 5: check your cart before ordering
356869892-c9948cd9-1fcd-4072-91ae-7b3ce5cb03dc.jpg| money saved and spent coins
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=== Check Reviews ===

It's always recommended to check the latest reviews of the product.
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:356577201-a0527317-13cf-4062-aaca-c2997cd14af8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|sorting by newest]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:356577220-250f693c-7fa2-469d-b675-9b5d8f8b98de.jpg|thumb|none|600px|check out the latest reviews]] </li>
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=== Check Cheapest Price ===

You can click on "similar items" and look for cheaper listings from different sellers.
<div><ul> 
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:356581725-b59beb60-f6d1-48ed-9f26-3555ecb092a6.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:356581735-fee81537-81d6-497b-b8ea-ac0166f1c39f.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] </li>
</ul></div>

=== Double check the item selection ===

Make sure the correct item is selected before adding to the cart.

<div><ul> 
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:356584405-cb3cdd70-12f9-447e-9152-692ddc3e7368.jpg|thumb|none|600px|always check the item selection]] </li>
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== Cheap Accessories ==

=== WiFi Dongles / OTG Adapter / Ethernet Adapter ===

The R36S does not have built-in WiFi but you can enable WiFi and connect to the internet in a few different ways.

* Compatible Dongle + OTG adapter (USB C to USB A) - [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gWxtr-GmwWop-_qGUq022RXxK2aTLpPg9Qra68TQLI8/edit?gid=0#gid=0 List of Compatible WiFi Dongles]
* USB C to Ethernet Adapter
* Connecting your phone + USB tethering - [https://techtactician.com/how-to-update-r36s-arkos-no-wifi-adapter-no-pc/#Step_2_Connect_To_The_Internet_and_Enable_USB_Tethering_On_Your_Smartphone Guide]

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|WiFi USB Adapter (~2€)
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEJuKQZ AliExpress #1] [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBV6brB AliExpress #2] [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBvvawZ AliExpress #3] [https://www.ebay.com/itm/275376035888 ebay]
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|[[File:TP-Link TL-WN725N.jpg|100px]]
|WiFi USB Adapter
|TP-Link TL-WN725N 2.4G - [https://amzn.to/4iWea1g Amazon UK] - [https://amzn.to/4n4N0Hl Amazon DE]
|-
|[[File:TP-Link Archer T2U Nano WiFi Dongle, AC600.jpg|100px]]
|WiFi USB Adapter
|TP-Link Archer T2U Nano 2.4G/5G [https://amzn.to/4j14zXf Amazon UK] - [https://amzn.to/4iSFeyw Amazon DE]
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|[[File:356562576-24499c04-9cb4-46de-bf67-e79c2f827066.jpg|100px]][[File:356563939-711284d6-2baf-4d4a-b3df-04094d916cdb.jpg|100px]][[File:356563473-eaddfde7-cd7d-4f49-af16-38cf229aa0cd.jpg|100px]][[File:356564417-789795fa-7387-4d0a-9b03-f0846265b1be.jpg|100px]]
|OTG Adapter (~1€)
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCR0ANJ AliExpress #1] [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olILsmv AliExpress #2] [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEK9xWN AliExpress #3] [https://www.ebay.com/itm/123887787736 ebay]
|-
|[[File:180-degree angled USB C adapter.jpg|100px]]
|Angled USB C Adapter
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onGHRve AliExpress]
|}

=== Storage Cases ‐ Bags ===
<div><ul> 
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:redzipper.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Test Winner is the "Red Zipper" bag]] </li>
</ul></div>

* very cheap
* very sturdy
* good zipper
* feels nice

"Red Zipper" @ [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooOGH92 AliExpress #1]<sup>1</sup> {{•}} [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omTrXS5 AliExpress #2]<sup>1</sup>


<div><ul> 
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:protlayer.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"Protective Layer" - a very good case - biggest in the test]] </li>
</ul></div>
* soft inlay
* highest one - can fit extra cables or a bigger charger
* even with a charger plus cable the screen can face upwards
* R36S fits very tight - requires to touch the screen to get out
* zipper sticks sometimes but is still good

"Protective Layer" @ [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oE4Scrb AliExpress]<sup>1</sup> {{•}} [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omAY8Kt AliExpress #2]<sup>1</sup>

{{Notice|All of them can fit a small charger and a usb-cable.}}

<div><ul> 
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:357159796-23d40573-c794-459a-9603-e4a0889dfa4b.jpg|thumb|none|800px|]] </li>
</ul></div>

<div><ul> 
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:357159837-0ddd1550-6cb4-4327-a3c4-1c409b11cd5f.jpg|thumb|none|800px|]] </li>
</ul></div>

<div><ul> 
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:357159895-86c1a1a3-1249-44eb-84d3-bca3eb2a0a41.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] </li>
</ul></div>

{| style="text-align: center; " class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"
! style=width:150px |    Image of the bag       
!Link<sup>1</sup>
!Price 
!Name
!Sturdiness
!Zipper
!Material
|-
![[File:354848168-25b38335-8b48-4a04-b4a5-d21b2fdc63b9.jpg|200px]]
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooOGH92 AliExpress #1] {{•}} [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omTrXS5 AliExpress #2]
|$2.42 / 2,59€
|"Red Zipper"
|⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|-
![[File:354848166-d66992ed-e12a-42e2-beec-b2d1c44d5c9a.jpg|200px]]
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oE4Scrb AliExpress] {{•}} [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omAY8Kt AliExpress #2]
|$4.68 / 4,89€
|"Protective Layer"
|⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|-
![[File:354848163-3c400f5c-d4bd-4c27-9660-13e1af633564.jpg|200px]]
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC1nnE8 AliExpress]
|$3.19 / 3,35€
|ORICO - PH-HD1
|⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|-
![[File:354848165-f30d88fb-ec54-4125-ba93-098fd97471d7.jpg|200px]]
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCZWcF7 AliExpress]
|$2.86 / 3,09€
|"Grey"
|⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐
|-
![[File:354848167-d7a9d870-c666-40a5-97f7-020780553471.jpg|200px]]
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEFWXD7 AliExpress]
|$2.67 / 2.59€
|Data Frog Protable
|⭐⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐⭐
|⭐
|-
![[File:354848170-3847ce09-ee04-4b5f-9709-cf95920ef50f.jpg|200px]]
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooXTPPn AliExpress]
|$3.35
|"Red BOYHOM"
|⭐⭐⭐
|⭐⭐⭐⭐
|⭐
|}

=== Grip ===

Visit the [[R36S Grip Test]] for more info.

<div><ul> 
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S Grip Test overview front.jpg|thumb|link=[[R36S Grip Test]]|none|400px|R36S Grip Test]] </li>
</ul></div>

{{Clickable button 3|[[R36S Grip Test|↪ R36S Grip Test]]}}

=== Silicone Case ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Silicone Protective Cover
|-
!style=width:300px|Image!!style=width:150px|Link<sup>1</sup>!!Price!!style=width:150px|Description
|-
|[[File:R36S silicone case purple 1.jpg|150px]][[File:R36S silicone cases 1.jpg |150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oE8HSbV AliExpress #1] - [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okX48Gj AliExpress #2] || ~3-5€ || Silicone Case - Different colors available (black, purple, green)
|-
|[[File:R36S TPU case promo pic.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBg2eiX AliExpress] || ~3€ || 
|}

=== Buttons ===

{{Clickable button 3|[[R36S Shoulder Button Upgrade|↪ R36S Shoulder Button Upgrade Tutorial]]}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Buttons
|-
!style=width:300px|Image!!style=width:150px|Link<sup>1</sup>!!Price!!style=width:150px|Description
|-
|[[File:R36S Better Back Buttons AliExpress1 1.jpg|150px]][[File:R36S Better Back Buttons AliExpress1 2.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okFdMhB AliExpress] || ~4€ || Ergonomic 3D printed Back Buttons
|-
|[[File:R36S Ergonomic 3D printed Back Buttons 1.jpg|150px]][[File:R36S Ergonomic 3D printed Back Buttons 2.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omOQPkt AliExpress] || ~8€ || Ergonomic 3D printed Back Buttons
|}

=== Thumbstick-Caps ===
All Switch caps are compatible with the R36S joysticks

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Thumbstick-Caps
|-
!style=width:300px|Image!!style=width:150px|Link<sup>1</sup>!!Price!!style=width:150px|Description
|-
|[[File:8pcs thumbstick caps pokeball.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3jzXjhz AliExpress] || ~2,5€ || 8 pieces Pokéball
|-
|[[File:8pcs thumbstick caps zelda and mario.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oof5dTt AliExpress] || ~2€ || 8 pieces Zelda and Mario
|-
|[[File:R36S Thumbstick-Caps AliExpress1 1.jpg|150px]][[File:R36S Thumbstick-Caps AliExpress1 2.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3jzXjhz AliExpress] || ~2€ || 4 pieces
|-
|[[File:R36S Thumbstick-Caps AliExpress2 1.jpg|150px]][[File:R36S Thumbstick-Caps AliExpress2 2.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3jzXjhz AliExpress] || ~2€ || 4 pieces
|-
|[[File:R36S Thumbstick-Caps AliExpress3 1.jpg|150px]][[File:R36S Thumbstick-Caps AliExpress3 2.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3jzXjhz AliExpress] || ~1,5€ || 4 pieces
|-
|[[File:R36S Thumbstick-Caps AliExpress4 1.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCYRJzT AliExpress] || ~2,8€ || 2 pieces
|}

=== Battery Replacement ===
The R36S has a 3.7 V 3000 or 3200 mAh Li-ion battery (type 804066) with a standard 2-pin JST 1.25mm connector.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Buttons
|-
!style=width:300px|Image!!style=width:150px|Link<sup>1</sup>!!Price!!style=width:150px|Description
|-
|[[File:R36S Replacement Battery Aliexpress1 1.jpg|150px]][[File:R36S Replacement Battery Aliexpress1 2.jpg|150px]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oktgHal AliExpress link] || ~13€ || R36S 3,7 V 3000 mAh
|}

=== Screen Protector ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Glass Screen Protector
|-
!style=width:300px|Image!!style=width:150px|Link<sup>1</sup>!!Price!!style=width:150px|Description
|-
|[[File:R36S screen protector AliExpress1 1.jpg|150px|link=https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCJQ17B]][[File:R36S screen protector AliExpress1 2.jpg|150px|link=https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCJQ17B]]|| [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCJQ17B AliExpress link] || ~3€ || 2 pieces tempered glass screen protector
|}

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== Other Great Handhelds ==
There are many great devices in the retro handheld market. Below are a few community favorites.

People from the US should refer to their country’s specific table at this link:

{{Clickable button 3|[[Handheld Buying Guide#US sellers|↪ US 🇺🇸 Handheld Buying Guide]]}}

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