What can the R36S handheld play?

The R36S handheld game console is a powerful retro gaming device designed to play a wide variety of classic games from multiple consoles. Thanks to its support for various emulators, the R36S can emulate games from a range of classic gaming systems, including but not limited to:

Supported Systems and Games for the R36S:

  1. PlayStation 1 (PS1)

    • Play popular classics like Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Tekken 3, and Gran Turismo.
  2. Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

    • Play games such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Donkey Kong Country, and Street Fighter II.
  3. Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

    • Enjoy timeless titles like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Contra.
  4. Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

    • Relive the golden era with games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Street Fighter II, Altered Beast, and Golden Axe.
  5. Game Boy / Game Boy Color / Game Boy Advance

    • Dive into Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Metroid Fusion, and many more.
  6. Atari 2600

    • Enjoy games like Space Invaders, Pong, and Asteroids.
  7. Neo Geo

    • Play legendary arcade titles like Samurai Shodown, King of Fighters, and Metal Slug.
  8. MAME (Arcade Games)

    • The R36S supports the MAME emulator to play arcade classics like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, and many others.
  9. PlayStation Portable (PSP) (with limitations)

    • It can emulate some PSP titles with certain limitations, offering a chance to play games like God of War: Chains of Olympus or Crash Bandicoot: Tag Team Racing.
  10. Nintendo 64 (some games)

    • Emulate some of the best N64 games like Super Mario 64, GoldenEye 007, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, though performance may vary depending on the title.
  11. Other Consoles

    • Other older systems like Sega Saturn, Neo Geo Pocket, and TurboGrafx-16 can also be emulated, though with varying degrees of success and performance.

Customization and Game Library

  • The R36S comes with 64GB of storage, which allows you to store a large library of games. You can easily add more games by downloading ROMs from various sources and transferring them to the device via SD card or USB.
  • It runs on an open-source Linux system, so you can install new emulators, tweak settings, and customize your retro gaming experience.

Performance

  • While the R36S is powered by the Allwinner A133 chip (a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor), it can handle most 8-bit and 16-bit games perfectly, and some 32-bit games like PS1 and PSP are playable with good performance. However, more demanding systems like the N64 or Dreamcast may have limited or suboptimal performance, depending on the game.

For retro gamers, the R36S is a fantastic handheld that provides access to an extensive collection of classic games. Whether you're into platformers, fighting games, or RPGs, it has something for everyone.


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