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R36S Retro Handheld Console
The pocket emulator that went viral. The R36S is the pocket emulator that went viral for a reason: a crisp 3.5" IPS screen, real D-pad and dual sticks, and thousands of classics ready to go, all for pocket money.
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About the R36S Retro Handheld Console
The R36S is the pocket emulator that went viral for a reason: a crisp 3.5" IPS screen, real D-pad and dual sticks, and thousands of classics ready to go, all for pocket money.
- Display: 3.5" IPS, 640×480
- Chipset: Rockchip RK3326 quad-core, Mali-G31 GPU
- RAM: 1GB LPDDR3 · Storage: dual microSD slots
- Battery: 3200mAh, ~6–8 hours
- OS: open-source Linux (ArkOS-compatible)
- Ports: USB-C charge, 3.5mm headphone
What it plays well: NES, SNES, Game Boy / GBA, Mega Drive, PS1 and most arcade. Hit-or-miss: N64, Dreamcast and heavier PSP titles. No Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, a focused, offline retro player.
Every unit is tested and QC'd before dispatch, with the microSD pre-configured and ready to play out of the box.
Why you'll love it
Thousands of games, ready to play
Pre-loaded libraries spanning NES, SNES, GBA, PS1, Sega and arcade, powered on and ready out of the box.
20+ emulators, one device
Built on open-source Linux for full compatibility and easy customisation across two decades of consoles.
All-day pocket sessions
Crisp IPS screens and dual joysticks in a lightweight shell that slips into a jacket pocket.
Bluetooth & WiFi ready
Pair wireless controllers and headphones, or add the WiFi dongle for online features.
