Does the R36S have Pokémon?

The R36S handheld console does not come pre-loaded with Pokémon games, but you can play Pokémon games on it by using emulators and ROMs. The games are not officially available for the R36S, so you'll need to obtain ROM files (copies of the game) for supported emulators.

How to Play Pokémon on the R36S:

1. Install Emulators:

   • The R36S supports multiple emulators that can run Pokémon games. Some common systems for Pokémon games include:
     • Game Boy / Game Boy Color (GB/GBC): Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, etc.
     • Game Boy Advance (GBA): Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, etc.
     • Nintendo DS (NDS): Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Black, White, etc.
     • Nintendo 3DS (via RetroArch): Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, etc.

2. Obtain Pokémon ROMs:

   • You'll need to legally acquire ROM files for the Pokémon games you want to play. These ROMs can be in formats like .gba, .nds, or .3ds depending on the console.
     • Pokémon Game Files (ROMs): For example, Pokémon FireRed (GBA), Pokémon Diamond (DS), etc.
     • You can find these ROMs from legal sources or if you have your own physical copies of the games.
     • Note: Downloading ROMs from unofficial or pirated sources is not legal in many countries, so ensure you are obtaining them from legitimate or personal backups.

3. Transfer ROMs to the microSD Card:

   • After downloading or backing up your Pokémon games, transfer the ROM files to the appropriate folder on the microSD card used in your R36S.
     • Typically, you would place the ROMs in a folder called ROMs on your microSD card. You can create subfolders for each system, like GBA, NDS, etc.

4. Load the Emulator and Play:

   • Insert the microSD card into the R36S and boot up the device.
   • Use the appropriate emulator to run the game:
     • For Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, use a GBC emulator like GBA.emu or RetroArch (GBC core).
     • For GBA games, use a GBA emulator like RetroArch (GBA core).
     • For NDS games, use an NDS emulator like DesMuME or RetroArch (NDS core).
   • Select your Pokémon ROM from the emulator's menu and start playing!

Popular Pokémon Games You Can Play on the R36S:

• Game Boy / GBC:

  • Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow
  • Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal

• GBA:

  • Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
  • Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
  • Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/FireRed/LeafGreen

• DS:

  • Pokémon Diamond/Pearl
  • Pokémon Black/White
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver

• 3DS (via RetroArch):

  • Pokémon X/Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Important Notes:

• Legality: Only backup copies of games you own are legal in some jurisdictions. Downloading ROMs from the internet without owning the original game is generally not legal.
• Performance: Some games, especially for Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS, may require more processing power and may not run as smoothly as Game Boy or GBA games. You may need to adjust emulator settings (e.g., frame rate, resolution) to optimize performance.

Let me know if you need more specific guidance on setting up the Pokémon games or emulators!