The real R36S, not a copy.
Colors. Grape Soda (Clear Purple)
Five shells. Three you can see right through.
★★★★★ Customer reviews
2,021 R36S reviews. Rated 4.9/5.
Their photos, their words.
Tested by the tech press.
What the media wrote about the R36S console, quoted word for word in the original language.
- MakeUseOf
- Hackaday
- Retro Handhelds
- TV Movie


- Profesional Review
- Topes de Gama
- TechTudo




MakeUseOfHands-on
I bought this retro gaming handheld and now my Steam Deck’s gathering dustMakeUseOf · Apr 23, 2026
HackadayTech article
… a very popular and often cloned device running a quad-core RK3326Hackaday · Dec 11, 2025
Retro HandheldsEditorial
I am consistently amazed by the Game Console R36S.Retro Handhelds · Jul 2, 2024
TV Movie1-year hands-on
Der R36S bietet genau das, was er verspricht.Translation: The R36S delivers exactly what it promises.
TV Movie · Aug 15, 2025
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La R36S va justo al grano: encender, elegir juego y empezar a jugar.Translation: The R36S gets straight to the point: switch on, pick a game and start playing.
20minutos · Jan 13, 2026
Buying guide
Estamos ante una de las consolas retro portátiles más vendidas del mercado por su excelente relación calidad-precio.Translation: This is one of the best-selling portable retro consoles on the market, thanks to its excellent value for money.
El Confidencial · Apr 30, 2026
Profesional ReviewReview, gold award
… con posibilidades de ampliación para emuladores clásicos, es una recomendación absolutaTranslation: … with room to grow for classic emulators, it is an absolute recommendation
Profesional Review · Aug 23, 2026
Topes de GamaReview
La consola retro portátil R36S es una excelente opción para amantes de los videojuegos clásicosTranslation: The R36S retro handheld is an excellent choice for lovers of classic video games
Topes de Gama · Oct 13, 2026
TechTudo20-day test, 4.2/5
Uma excelente opção para quem busca um portátil com jogos antigosTranslation: An excellent choice for anyone looking for a handheld with retro games
TechTudo · Aug 30, 2026
Review
De software is overzichtelijk en de emulatieprestaties zijn op het juiste niveauTranslation: The software is clear and easy to follow and the emulation performance is at the right level.
RetroReady · Nov 21, 2023
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L’écran IPS de 3,5 pouces est l’un des points forts de la R36STranslation: The 3.5-inch IPS screen is one of the R36S’s strong points
01net · Nov 5, 2025
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Elle vous fait par ailleurs profiter d’une expérience de gaming très confortable avec ses deux joysticksTranslation: It also gives you a very comfortable gaming experience with its two joysticks
Journal du Geek · Mar 18, 2026
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Légère et compacte, cette console de jeu offre une prise en main agréable.Translation: Light and compact, this gaming console offers a pleasant feel in the hand.
Presse-citron · May 18, 2026
These outlets wrote about the R36S console, not about our store. Quotes in the original language, translations are ours.
15,000 retro games
already on your R36S.
15,000+ retro games already on the card in the box, sorted by console: pick the system, then the game.
Streets of Rage 2Mega Drive
Ecco the DolphinMega Drive
Shinobi IIIMega Drive
Comix ZoneMega Drive
Phantasy Star IVMega Drive
RistarMega Drive
Crash Bandicoot 2PlayStation
Tekken 3PlayStation
Castlevania - Symphony of the NightPlayStation
Naruto - Ultimate Ninja HeroesPSP
Mortal Kombat 3Mega Drive
Bonk 3PC Engine
Golden AxeMega Drive
Gunstar HeroesMega Drive
Castlevania - BloodlinesMega Drive
ToeJam & EarlMega Drive
VectormanMega Drive
Contra - Hard CorpsMega Drive
Crash Team RacingPlayStation
Final Fantasy TacticsPlayStation
Earthworm JimMega Drive
Metal Slug XXPSP
ShinobiGame Gear
R-TypePC Engine
- Mega Drive
- Master System
- Game Gear
- PlayStation
- Arcade CPS1 · CPS2 · CPS3
- Neo Geo
- PC Engine
- PSP
- Dreamcast
- Saturn
R36S specs.
And what’s inside.
13245- 13.5″ IPS, 640 × 480
- 2RK3326 + 2 RAM chips
- 3D-pad, A B X Y, 2 sticks
- 43,000 to 3,200 mAh, removable
- 52 microSD slots (system, games)
- Display
- IPS 3.5″
640 × 480, 4:3 - Chip
- Rockchip RK3326
Quad-core, 1 GB DDR3L - Battery
- 3,000 to 3,200 mAh, removable
about 5 to 6 h depending on use - Storage
- 2 microSD slots
64 or 128 GB card included - Ports
- USB-C charging + USB-C OTG
3.5 mm headphone jack - In the box
- Console, microSD card,
USB-C cable, manual
Weight and size
187 g · 13 × 8.3 × 3.5 cm
Shorter than a 6.1″ smartphone, a little wider.
ArkOS, the R36S operating system.
Under the clear shell sits the original R36S mainboard (V21 or V30): a quad-core Rockchip RK3326 and 1 GB of RAM on two chips, the detail that sets it apart from copies. It boots into ArkOS with RetroArch and takes the systems built for the real R36S (dArkOS, ROCKNIX, AmberELEC).
No Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth, no TV output: it just plays. Non-touch screen.


The R36S handheld,
right in your hand.
A d-pad, four buttons, two analog sticks and four shoulder buttons: everything falls under your thumbs. A 4:3 screen like the original games, 13 cm and 187 g: it fits in your pocket.
Made for the couch,
built for the commute.
No setup, no signal, no problem: it plays wherever you are.
The real R36S,
not a clone.
Some consoles sold as an R36S hide a different board. Slide to compare what you see through the shell.
- MainboardOriginal R36S, V21 or V30K36 board or unknown board
- Memory1 GB on two chipsOne chip, sometimes 512 MB
- ChipRockchip RK3326, quad-coreSometimes a weaker chip
- SystemArkOS, plus the R36S community systemsEmuELEC, limited updates
- Game cardEASYROMS partition, 2 slotsOften EEROMS or internal memory
Signs listed by handhelds.wiki (R36S Clones page); not every clone shows all of them. Our boards: supplier photos, V21 and V30.
R36S, R36 Max or R36H.
The R36 family.
Same chip, same classics. They differ in shape, screen and battery.
R36S
- Shape
- Vertical, the classic
- Screen
- IPS 3.5″ · 4:3
- Battery
- Removable, about 5-6 h
R36 Max
- Shape
- Vertical, dual grip
- Screen
- IPS 4″ · 720 × 720
- Battery
- Up to about 6 h (maker figure)
R36H
- Shape
- Horizontal, held sideways
- Screen
- IPS 3.5″ · 4:3
- Battery
- 3 000 mAh, removable

Turn it on.
Be a kid again.
15,000+ games already on the card, free shipping, 30 days to change your mind.
Get yoursfrom €69,99Explore the R36S console
What Is the R36S?
Remember blowing into cartridges to make them work? Staying up past your bedtime because you were one level away from beating the final boss? Arguing with your siblings over whose turn it was? Yeah. That feeling. The R36S brings all of it back, and it fits in your pocket.
The R36S is a handheld retro gaming console that plays thousands of classic games from consoles you grew up with. We're talking everything from the original Nintendo and Super Nintendo to PlayStation 1, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, and way more. It comes pre-loaded with over 15,000 games spanning more than 30 years of gaming history, all ready to play the moment you turn it on.
No app store. No downloads. No account creation. No monthly fees. You charge it up, press the power button, pick a console, pick a game, and you're playing within seconds. It's gaming the way it used to be: simple, fun, and completely distraction-free.
At about 187 grams (6.6 oz) and small enough to slide into a jacket pocket, the R36S is the ultimate travel companion for anyone who misses the golden age of gaming. Whether you're killing time on a commute, unwinding after work, or introducing your kids to the games you loved, this little machine delivers an experience that no smartphone game can match.
Technical Specs That Actually Matter
Let's skip the spec sheet jargon and talk about what these numbers actually mean for your gaming experience.
The 3.5-inch IPS display runs at 640x480 resolution. That's a sharp, vibrant screen with wide viewing angles: colors pop, pixel art looks gorgeous, and you can actually see what's happening even from an angle. It's the sweet spot between portability and playability.
Inside is a quad-core Rockchip RK3326 chip with 1GB of RAM. The removable 3,000 to 3,200 mAh battery gives about 5 to 6 hours of play depending on brightness, volume and the system you emulate, and a full charge over USB-C takes about 4 hours.
Controls include dual analog sticks, a D-pad, ABXY face buttons, and shoulder triggers (L1, L2, R1, R2): everything you need for any era of gaming. The whole unit weighs about 187 grams, roughly the weight of a smartphone. And with a 64GB or 128GB SD card included, you've got room for a massive game library right out of the box.
What Games Can You Play on the R36S?
This is the part people really want to know about, so let's break it down console by console. And we'll be honest, because you deserve to know exactly what you're getting.
NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy & GBA
Excellent. 8-bit and 16-bit systems are where the R36S is strongest: NES, Super NES, Sega Genesis and Master System, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance run at full speed in the vast majority of cases, from platformers and action games to the great RPGs of the era. This is the R36S in its element.
PlayStation 1 (PS1)
Very good. Most of the PlayStation 1 library runs smoothly: 3D platformers, racing games, fighting games and the big RPGs of the era. The PS1 catalog is massive and the R36S handles it with confidence. This is honestly where the R36S shines brightest for a lot of people.
Nintendo 64 (N64)
Game by game. Many Nintendo 64 games are playable, while heavier 3D titles can slow down or show glitches in intense scenes. In independent tests on this chip, about 128 of 290 N64 games were rated good. Treat N64 as a bonus, not a promise.
PSP
2D and lighter 3D games run great. Heavier 3D titles are hit or miss: some work fine, others struggle. Think of PSP as a bonus rather than a main feature.
Sega Dreamcast
Surprisingly decent. Many Dreamcast titles are playable, which is impressive for a device this small and affordable. Don't expect perfection, but if you're a Dreamcast fan, you'll find plenty to enjoy.
The total? Over 15,000 games spanning 30+ years of gaming history. From 8-bit classics to 3D adventures, there's something for literally everyone. And the best part is that everything comes pre-loaded and organized by console, so you're never digging through messy file folders.
The Setup Experience
Here's the entire setup process: charge it, turn it on, play.
That's it. Seriously. There's no firmware to install, no configuration to mess with, no technical knowledge required. The R36S comes fully set up and ready to go. Every game is pre-loaded onto the included SD card and organized by console in a clean, retro-themed interface.
Scroll through the console list, pick a system, browse the games, and hit start. The interface is intuitive enough that even kids can figure it out in about thirty seconds. If you can operate a TV remote, you can operate the R36S. We wanted to make it completely plug-and-play, and that's exactly what it is.
Why Buy From R36S Console?
You can find the R36S hardware in a lot of places online. So why order from us? Because we don't just ship you a device in a box and hope for the best.
Orders are prepared within 24 to 72 hours, then delivered with tracking in 5 to 10 business days in most countries. Select your country to see the exact delivery information before you order.
We have real, English-speaking customer support. If something's wrong, you email us and an actual person responds. We also offer 30-day returns: if you're not happy, send it back complete, in its original packaging.
When you buy from us, you get an original R36S board, a card that is ready to play and a team that still answers after the sale. That's the difference.
Who Is the R36S For?
The Nostalgic Gamer. You grew up with a controller in your hands. NES, SNES, PS1: those were your consoles. The R36S puts the games of those consoles into one pocket-sized device. It's a time machine disguised as a handheld.
Parents. No internet connection. No microtransactions. No social media. No ads. Just games. The R36S is one of the safest gaming devices you can hand to a kid. They play, they have fun, and you don't have to worry about what they're being exposed to online.
Commuters and Travelers. No signal, no data plan, no updates to wait for. It plays the same on a train, a plane or a road trip, and it slips into a jacket pocket.
Gift Buyers. Looking for a birthday present, holiday gift, or Father's Day surprise that isn't another pair of socks? The R36S is unique, affordable, and personal. People don't just like getting one: they love it.
Collectors. The retro handheld scene is growing fast. The R36S is a solid entry point that punches well above its price, and it looks great sitting on a shelf next to your other handhelds.
What's in the Box?
- R36S handheld console
- 64GB or 128GB SD card pre-loaded with 15,000+ games
- USB-C charging cable
- User manual
Everything you need to start playing, nothing you don't. Plug in, charge up, and go.
The R36S: The Perfect Gift for Gamers
Father's Day. Birthdays. Christmas. Graduations. Or just because. The R36S makes an incredible gift for anyone who's ever picked up a controller.
There's something magical about watching a grown adult's face light up when they boot up a game they haven't played since they were ten years old. That moment of pure recognition (the music, the title screen, the muscle memory kicking in) is something no other gift can deliver. It's not just a gadget. It's a trip back in time.
And because it comes pre-loaded and ready to play, there's no frustrating setup process for the person receiving it. They open the box, charge it up, and they're immediately reliving their favorite gaming memories. No subscriptions, no ongoing costs: just one purchase and years of classic gaming.
More questions about the R36S
Is the R36S legal?
Yes. The R36S console itself is completely legal to buy, own, and use. It runs open-source emulation software. As for game ROMs, the legal stance is that you're responsible for ensuring you own the original copies of any games you play. Many users add their own legally obtained game files via the SD card.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship within 24 to 72 hours with tracking, then take 5 to 10 business days to arrive in most countries. Your tracking number is in your dispatch email.
Can I add my own games?
Absolutely. Just pop out the SD card, plug it into your computer, and drag and drop ROM files into the appropriate console folder. The R36S will automatically detect and list them next time you boot up. It's that simple.
What's the battery life?
About 5 to 6 hours of play depending on brightness, volume and the system you emulate. The battery is removable and charges over USB-C in about 4 hours. No wall adapter is included: any 5 V USB charger of 1 to 2 A works.
Can I connect the R36S to a TV?
The standard R36S has no built-in HDMI video output. Do not buy an HDMI adapter expecting native TV output.
Is the R36S good for kids?
It's one of the best gaming devices for kids, honestly. There's no internet connection, no in-app purchases, no social features, and no ads. Just pure, classic games. The controls are easy for small hands, and the interface is simple enough for children to navigate on their own. Many parents buy the R36S specifically because it offers screen time without any of the usual worries.
What if I don't like it?
You have 30 days after delivery to return it. Email our support team with your order number and we'll arrange the return; the console must come back complete, in its original packaging. If it is defective, the return shipping is on us. We want you to be happy with your purchase.
How we prove every R36S we ship is an original
The R36S market is full of clones built on cheaper G80C or RF35XE boards that cannot even run standard ArkOS. Every console we ship uses an original R36S-V21 (2024-12-18) or V30 (2025-10-18) board with the Rockchip RK3326 chipset and 1GB of RAM on two chips. We publish the actual factory photos of those boards, plus the 60-second checks you can run yourself, in our R36S Original vs Clone guide.
Have a question before you order? Email our support team: a real person answers within 48 business hours.
R36S THE PORTABLE RETRO CONSOLE
Discover the R36S, the portable retro console packed with over 15,000 classic games. From NES and Super NES to Game Boy, Sega Genesis, PlayStation 1 and arcade: platformers, fighting games, racing and RPGs, all in one pocket console. Relive the golden age of gaming anywhere, anytime.
R36S: Thousands of games in your pocket
The R36S gives you access to over 15,000 retro games ready to play: RPG, fighting, adventure, arcade and more. All your favorite classics in the palm of your hand.
R36S Game Console: Gaming Comfort & Display Quality
The R36S was designed for a smooth and enjoyable retro experience. Its 3.5-inch IPS screen (640x480) offers great brightness and wide viewing angles for gaming comfort anywhere.
Why choose the R36S?
15,000+ Built-in Games
Rediscover the classics of the NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, PlayStation 1 and arcade eras, sorted by console and ready to play.
3.5-inch HD IPS Screen - 640x480 px
Sharp and colorful display with wide viewing angles, perfect for an optimal gaming experience.
Compact & Portable Design
Take it anywhere. Lightweight and durable, ideal for trips, commutes or spontaneous gaming sessions.
Perfect for kids and the whole family
Simple controls, ad-free games with no in-app purchases, and a sturdy casing. Perfect for the whole family.
Powerful multi-console emulator
ArkOS + RetroArch. Emulates NES, SNES, PS1, PSP, Sega, Capcom and 30+ other consoles.
Extended battery life & removable battery
Play up to 5 hours straight. Fast USB-C charging or easily swap out the battery.





























