R36S Handheld

The R36S is an affordable retro handheld console built to emulate a variety of classic gaming systems. It boasts a 3.5-inch IPS display, powerful emulation performance, and runs on the customizable ArkOS operating system.

• NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
• SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)
• N64 (Nintendo 64)
• Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance
• Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
• Sega Game Gear
• PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16
• Neo Geo
• PlayStation 1 (PS1)
• PlayStation Portable (PSP)
• Capcom System 1, 2, and 3 (CPS1, CPS2, CPS3)
• MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator)
• Dreamcast (limited performance)
• Nintendo DS (with some limitations)

• Display: 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen
• Battery: 3000mAh removable battery with 5-8 hours of playtime
• Controls: Standard ABXY buttons, D-pad, two analog sticks, shoulder buttons (R1/L1 and R2/L2)
• OS: Runs on ArkOS, a Linux-based operating system
• Connectivity: Two USB-C ports, headphone jack, WiFi connectivity via USB-C dongle
• Storage: Two MicroSD slots for game and system storage

The R36S usually comes preloaded with thousands of games from a wide range of supported systems, featuring a mix of popular hits and hidden gems. Additionally, users can expand the library by adding their own game ROMs through a MicroSD card.

Yes, you can easily add your own game ROMs to the R36S using a MicroSD card. Just transfer the ROM files into the corresponding console folders on the card, and the games will appear in the main menu for easy access.

The R36S delivers great performance for most retro systems up to the PS1 and PSP era. It handles many N64 and Dreamcast games smoothly, though some titles may experience slowdowns. The device isn't equipped to emulate newer systems, such as PS2, 3DS etc.

The R36S offers extensive customization through its use of ArkOS. Users can easily update to the latest OS versions, switch to alternative custom firmware, and fine-tune settings for RetroArch and other emulators for a tailored gaming experience.

The R36S offers WiFi connectivity through a USB-C dongle.
(Please note, no WiFi dongle is supplied when purchasing the R36S from our website.)

Absolutely. All emulators on the R36S support save states, which allow you to save your progress at any point in the game, in addition to the original in-game save systems. You can typically access the emulator menu during gameplay to save or load your state.

The R36S is primarily a single-player handheld device. While some emulators might theoretically support external controllers via a USB-OTG adapter for local multiplayer, it is not an officially supported feature and may require advanced configuration.