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R36S
Ultra-Budget Landscape 2023-09

R36S

The viral $30 handheld that took TikTok by storm — cheap, cheerful, and good enough for retro basics.

Processor
Rockchip RK3326
Display
3.5" IPS 60Hz
RAM
1GB DDR3
Battery
3200mAh
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Form
Landscape
OS
Linux (custom)
Best For
NES / SNES / Game Boy
Controls
Short analog sticks
WiFi
None
Weight
155g
Released
2023-09
MSRP
$35
Full Specifications
Display
Screen Size3.5"
Panel TypeIPS
Resolution640x480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Performance
ChipsetRockchip RK3326
GPUMali-G31 MP2
RAM1GB DDR3
StorageNo internal (MicroSD)
Power
Battery3200mAh
Charging5W USB-C
Controls
InputD-pad, 2 analog sticks
Analog SticksShort analog sticks
Connectivity
WiFiNone
BluetoothNone
USBUSB-C (charging)
MicroSDYes
HDMI OutNo
Other
OSLinux (custom)
SpeakersMono
Weight155g
Form FactorLandscape
Emulation Compatibility
DREAMCAST
Limited
DS
Limited
GAME BOY
Perfect
GAMECUBE
None
GBA
Great
GENESIS
Perfect
N64
Limited
NES
Perfect
PS1
Good
PS2
None
PSP
None
SNES
Perfect
Perfect All games full speed Great 90%+ full speed Good Most work, some need tuning Limited Experimental None Not supported