R36S Retro Handheld Video Game Console

The R36S is a budget-friendly retro handheld gaming console designed for emulating a wide range of classic gaming systems. It features a 3.5-inch IPS screen, robust emulation capabilities, and a customisable operating system.

The R36S supports emulation for a variety of systems, including but not limited to:

• 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)

The R36S supports over 15,000+ classic games across 20+ retro systems, including:

Popular Supported Systems & Games:
✅ PlayStation 1 (PS1) – Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid
✅ Nintendo 64 (N64) – Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
✅ Super Nintendo (SNES) – Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country
✅ Sega Genesis – Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage 2
✅ Game Boy Advance (GBA) – Pokémon Emerald, The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap
✅ PSP – God of War: Chains of Olympus, Tekken 6 (may require frameskip)
✅ Arcade (MAME/FinalBurn) – Street Fighter II, Metal Slug, Pac-Man

• Display: 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen
• Battery: 3500mAh 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 offers excellent performance for most retro systems up to the PS1 and PSP era. While it handles many N64 and Dreamcast games well, some titles may experience slowdowns. The device is not suitable for emulating more recent systems like the PS2​.

Yes, you can add your own game ROMs to the R36S using a MicroSD card. Simply transfer the ROM files to the appropriate console folders on the card, and the games will be accessible from the main menu​.

The R36S is highly customisable, thanks to its use of ArkOS. Users can update to newer versions of the OS, switch to other custom firmware options, and adjust settings for RetroArch and other emulators.

The R36S supports WiFi connectivity via a USB-C dongle. However, some users have reported occasional issues with WiFi functionality, so it may not be completely reliable.

Firmware updates for the R36S can be done through ArkOS. Instructions for updating the firmware are typically provided by the community or can be found on the official ArkOS website.

The R36S can be purchased from various online retailers and marketplaces. Prices generally range from £65 to £69, depending on the retailer and any additional options or accessories included​(R36S.co.uk)