R36 Ultra · 4″
720 × 720 pixels in a vertical body. Its 1:1 screen lets you choose the display aspect ratio in the emulator.
Choose the Ultra 4″
4-inch model shown: white
Illustrative game scenes.
R36 Ultra · 4-inch screen
Your R36 Ultra
Square 4″ display or a larger 4.5″ 4:3 screen. Compare the two formats, then choose your configuration.
€89,99Your configuration
R36 Ultra X 4.5-inch / White / 64GB
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4 inchesSquare IPS/OCA display
720 × 720Pixels
3000 mAhBattery
R36 Ultra & Ultra X
Which one is yours?
Two screen formats. The same RK3326 processor.
R36 Ultra X · 4.5″
1024 × 768 pixels and a 4,000 mAh battery. A larger 4:3 screen for your retro games.
Choose the Ultra XR36S / R36 Ultra / Ultra X
Which screen suits your games?
Rediscover your retro games on the larger Ultra X screen.
+65%more screen area on Ultra X compared with R36S.
The classic format
A 3.5″ screen in 4:3, matching the proportions of many classic home console games.
Discover the R36S.Square and connected
A 4″ 720 × 720 screen and built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. In 4:3, the image is almost the same size as on R36S, with black bars.
Choose the Ultra 4″A larger 4:3 view
A 4.5″ 1024 × 768 screen. Your 4:3 games appear wider and taller, without distortion.
Choose the Ultra XAll three models use an RK3326. The difference is in the display; a higher-resolution screen does not mean a more powerful console.
About 65% more area: (4.5 ÷ 3.5)² − 1, for two 4:3 screens. Calculated from the stated diagonals. The diagram does not compare console dimensions.
Up close.
Grip, screen, battery: swipe through, it’s all here.
Physical controls
The D-pad for 2D.
Sticks for what comes next.
Switch between the D-pad and the sticks to suit the game. Four action buttons and shoulder buttons complete the controls.
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D-padPlatformers, arcade, menus
Two analogue sticksDepending on the game’s controls
64 / 128 GB
Room for
your next games.
64 GB for a library of smaller retro games. Choose 128 GB if you collect more titles or use larger files.
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Capacity changes storage space, not processing power.
64 GB
128 GB
Twice the space with 128 GB
Specifications
R36 Ultra
& Ultra X
The specifications follow the version selected at the top of the page.
Back to selection| Selected model | R36 Ultra 4-inch |
|---|---|
| Screen | 4-inch IPS/OCA, 720 × 720 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3L |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz |
| Connections | USB-C, OTG |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3326 |
| System | Linux |
| Storage options | 64 / 128 GB |
| Touchscreen | No |
Compare the designs
Horizontal or vertical?
R36H3.5″ · horizontal640 × 480 · 4:3 formatExplore
R36 Ultra4″ · vertical720 × 720 · square formatExplore
R36 Ultra X4.5″ · vertical1024 × 768 · 4:3 formatExplore
R36 Max4″ · vertical720 × 720 · 4000 mAhExplore
R36SVertical, the classicFrom €69,99Explore
R36H Pro MaxHorizontal retro handheldFrom €79,99Explore
R36S PlusVertical retro handheldFrom €74,99Explore
R36XXVertical retro handheldFrom €69,99Explore
Looking for the vertical 3.5″ model? Discover the R36S.
Your questions answered
Before your
first game.
What people ask us before they order.
R36 Ultra or Ultra X: which should I choose?
The Ultra 4″ has a square 720 × 720-pixel display and a 3,000 mAh battery. The Ultra X has a 4.5″ 4:3 display at 1024 × 768 pixels and a 4,000 mAh battery. Choose the Ultra X for a larger 4:3 picture. The processor is the same.
Are R36 Ultra and R36S Ultra the same name?
The model sold here is the R36 Ultra, available as the 4″ version and the Ultra X 4.5″. You may also see “R36S Ultra” in searches, but always check the model and screen size. The classic R36S is a different console.
Does Wi-Fi support online gaming?
Both versions have 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Network features depend on the installed system and emulator; a connection does not guarantee online multiplayer.
What kinds of games can it emulate?
The RK3326 platform suits 8-bit and 16-bit consoles and many PlayStation games. N64, PSP and Dreamcast performance varies with the game and settings. Perfect performance in every game is not guaranteed.
64 or 128 GB: what changes?
128 GB provides twice the nominal capacity of 64 GB. It holds more files without changing performance. The number of games depends on file size.
Do the pictures show my chosen colour?
The visuals show the white model in different settings. Other colours are identified in the selector and in your cart. The scenes shown on the screens are illustrations.
Your next game starts here.
Choose my R36 UltraLast updated: November 2026
What is the R36 Ultra, and who is it for?
The R36 Ultra is the Wi-Fi model of the R36 family. It comes in two screens: the Ultra with a square 4-inch 720 × 720 display, and the Ultra X with a 4.5-inch 1024 × 768 display in 4:3. Both keep the RK3326 chip and 1 GB of RAM of the R36S, so they play the same games. Choose the Ultra for Wi-Fi, and the Ultra X if you want your 4:3 games physically bigger.
R36 Ultra and Ultra X vs R36S: what changes
| R36 Ultra (4″) | R36 Ultra X (4.5″) | R36S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 4-inch laminated IPS, 720 × 720, square | 4.5-inch, 1024 × 768, 4:3 | 3.5-inch IPS, 640 × 480, 4:3 |
| A 4:3 game | Bars above and below, picture about the R36S size, sharper | Fills the screen, about 65% more area than the R36S | Fills the screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, 2.4 GHz | Yes, 2.4 GHz | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh | 3000 to 3200 mAh |
| Chip and RAM | RK3326, 1 GB | RK3326, 1 GB | RK3326, 1 GB |
| System | Linux | Linux | Linux, ArkOS |
Wi-Fi is used for file transfers, updates and box art depending on the system, not for online play. For the full screen-by-screen breakdown, read our R36 Ultra vs R36S comparison.
Your questions about the R36 Ultra
Is the R36 Ultra real?
Yes, it is a distinct model on the RK3326 chip, not a relabeled R36S. The community wiki groups it with EmuELEC-style handhelds: its system differs from the R36S's ArkOS, and R36S system images are not made for it.
Is the R36 Ultra worth it?
It is if you will use Wi-Fi, for example to add games without taking the card out. If you won't, the R36 Max has the same square screen and a bigger 4000 mAh battery for less.
What is better, R36 Max or R36 Ultra?
Same chip, same square 4-inch screen. The Ultra adds 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with 3000 mAh; the Max skips Wi-Fi but carries 4000 mAh and a dual grip.
What games are available on the R36 Ultra?
The same systems as the R36S: 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, arcade classics and PlayStation run well; N64, PSP and Dreamcast vary game by game; PS2 is not supported. The card ships with games, and we do not publish a game count for this model. Only play games you own the rights to.