What emulators are on R36S?

The R36S is a handheld gaming device that supports a wide range of retro gaming emulators. Emulators allow you to play games from classic consoles on modern devices, and the R36S is no exception, as it includes several emulators pre-installed. Here’s a list of the most commonly supported emulators and the consoles they emulate:

Common Emulators on the R36S:

1. NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)

   • Emulator: FCEUX or similar
   • Supported Games: Classic NES titles like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, etc.

2. SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)

   • Emulator: SNES9x
   • Supported Games: Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Donkey Kong Country, etc.

3. Game Boy

   • Emulator: Gambatte or BGB
   • Supported Games: Pokemon Red/Blue, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Super Mario Land, etc.

4. Game Boy Color

   • Emulator: Gambatte or SameBoy
   • Supported Games: Pokemon Gold/Silver, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, etc.

5. Game Boy Advance

   • Emulator: mGBA or VisualBoyAdvance
   • Supported Games: Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap, Metroid Fusion, etc.

6. Genesis (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive)

   • Emulator: Kega Fusion or Genesis Plus GX
   • Supported Games: Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star IV, etc.

7. Master System (Sega Master System)

   • Emulator: SMS Plus or GenPlus
   • Supported Games: Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Sonic the Hedgehog, Shinobi, etc.

8. NES (Neo Geo Pocket)

   • Emulator: NeoGeo Pocket Emulator
   • Supported Games: King of Fighters R-1, Metal Slug: 1st Mission, etc.

9. PS1 (PlayStation 1)

   • Emulator: ePSXe or RetroArch with PS1 core
   • Supported Games: Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, etc.

10. Atari 2600

    • Emulator: Stella
    • Supported Games: Asteroids, Pong, Space Invaders, etc.

11. PSP (PlayStation Portable)

    • Emulator: PPSSPP
    • Supported Games: Gran Turismo, God of War: Chains of Olympus, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core, etc.

12. Nintendo 64

    • Emulator: Mupen64Plus or Project64 (via RetroArch)
    • Supported Games: Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, GoldenEye 007, etc.

13. Neo Geo (Arcade)

    • Emulator: Final Burn Alpha or NeoGeo Emulator
    • Supported Games: Samurai Shodown, King of Fighters, Metal Slug, etc.

Custom Emulators & Game Compatibility

Some handheld consoles like the R36S allow users to install custom emulators or tweak existing ones. This opens up the possibility of playing games from consoles like the Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, and Wii, though performance may be limited by the hardware of the device.

RetroArch, a versatile multi-console emulator, is often supported across these devices and allows users to emulate a variety of older systems with the right cores installed.

How to Get More Emulators for R36S:

1. Install RetroArch: RetroArch supports a variety of cores for emulating many consoles. By adding different "cores," you can easily play games from systems like GameCube, Dreamcast, and PSP.
2. Install Specific Emulator APKs: You can also manually download emulator APK files (for Android-based handhelds) and sideload them onto your R36S.

Conclusion:

The R36S comes preloaded with several popular retro game emulators, which allow you to play games from consoles like the NES, SNES, Game Boy, PS1, and more. Advanced users can install additional emulators like RetroArch to broaden the range of supported systems, such as the Wii or GameCube, though these may not perform optimally on the R36S due to hardware limitations. The device offers a great deal of flexibility for retro gaming enthusiasts!