Every game you grew up with.
In your pocket.
The genuine R36S handheld family, thousands of classics across 20+ emulators, crisp IPS screens and dual joysticks. Charged, loaded and ready the moment it lands.
4.8★
Average rating
2,400+
Verified reviews
20+
Emulators built in
7-day
No-quibble returns
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Every console is tested and firmware-checked before it ships. No clones, no counterfeit chips.
Worldwide tracked shipping
Dispatched fast with end-to-end tracking so you always know where your order is.
7-day returns
Changed your mind? Send it back within 7 days for a straightforward refund.
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Pick your handheld
Our three flagship handhelds — verified, loaded and ready to play out of the box.
Every console you ever owned,
in one device.
Two decades of gaming history, pre-loaded and ready. No cartridges to hunt down, no setup headaches, just power on and play.
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.
Under the hood
The R36S combines the RK3326 platform with dedicated graphics and 1GB of memory to handle a broad range of classic console emulation.
Processor
RK3326
A 64-bit ARM processor commonly used in Linux-based retro gaming handhelds.
- Quad-core architecture
- ARM Cortex-A35
- Up to approximately 1.5GHz
- Designed for efficient retro emulation
Graphics
Mali-G31
Integrated ARM graphics acceleration handles the visual workload for the R36S emulator library.
- Mali-G31 MP2 GPU
- Integrated graphics
- 3D acceleration
- Optimized for embedded devices
Memory
1GB
DDR3L system memory provides the working memory required by ArkOS, emulators and the frontend.
- 1GB DDR3L
- Linux operating environment
- Emulator multitasking support
- Low-power memory architecture
Built for retro gaming
The R36S uses a 3.5-inch IPS display with a native 640 × 480 resolution. Its 4:3 aspect ratio is well suited to the shape of many classic console and arcade games.
3.5″
IPS display size
640×480
Native screen resolution
4:3
Classic display aspect ratio
IPS
LCD panel type
Ports & expansion
Easy to manage and expand
Removable MicroSD storage and USB-C connections make it easy to manage firmware, game libraries and compatible accessories.
Dual MicroSD slots
Separate OS and game-storage configurations, commonly up to 256GB.
USB-C charging port
Dedicated connection for charging the handheld.
USB-C OTG
Supports compatible USB accessories and adapters.
Optional Wi-Fi
Add connectivity with a compatible USB Wi-Fi dongle.
3.5mm headphone jack
Connect compatible wired headphones or earphones.
Controls
Full handheld controls
The vertical layout gives you traditional retro controls along with dual analog sticks and four shoulder buttons.
D-Pad
Four-direction digital input
ABXY buttons
Four primary face buttons
Dual analog sticks
Twin analog controls for supported games
4 shoulder buttons
L1, L2, R1 and R2
Start
Menu and gameplay functions
Select
Game and emulator functions
Function
Firmware-dependent shortcuts
Volume controls
Hardware volume adjustment
Emulation
21+ classic systems
The R36S supports a wide selection of emulator platforms. Performance can vary by game, emulator, firmware and settings, especially on more demanding systems.
NES / FC
8-bit systems
SNES / SFC
16-bit systems
Game Boy
GB / GBC
GBA
Game Boy Advance
Mega Drive
Sega Genesis
PS1
PlayStation
N64
Game-dependent performance
Dreamcast
Game-dependent performance
PSP
Game-dependent performance
Nintendo DS
Supported via emulator
Neo Geo
Arcade classics
Arcade
MAME / CPS and more
Power
Battery & charging
Portable power for gaming away from your desk. Actual runtime varies with brightness, volume, emulator workload and battery condition.
3200mAh
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Up to 6 hrs
Approximate gameplay time depending on use
USB-C
Convenient wired charging connection
Operating system: Linux-based ArkOS with compatible custom firmware support · Game library: 15,000+ games (store configuration on the product page).
Players first. Always genuine.
More space for the joy of play.
The commutes. The lunch breaks. The late-night runs through the games you grew up with. Genuine hardware that just works, so you can focus on playing.
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Loved by players everywhere
4.8
Based on
2,400+ reviews
“Every game I grew up with, loaded and ready. The screen is genuinely sharp and the sticks feel great. Arrived in three days with tracking the whole way.”
James T.
Manchester, UK · Verified buyer
“My first one from a random marketplace seller was a fake that barely worked. This is the real thing, night and day difference. So glad I found a proper shop.”
Priya S.
London, UK · Verified buyer
“Twenty minutes on the train flies by now. Battery easily lasts my round trip and the build quality is way better than I expected for the price.”
Daniel O.
Leeds, UK · Verified buyer
“Got this for my partner and it was switched on within minutes of unwrapping. Genuinely the present that keeps getting picked up. Ordered a case too.”
Sophie M.
Bristol, UK · Verified buyer
“Took me a moment to learn the menus but once you're in, it's incredible how much is packed in. Customer support answered my setup question same day.”
Marcus W.
Glasgow, UK · Verified buyer
“Colour was spot on, packaging was tidy and it came with the protective case. Feels premium and the joysticks are precise. Would buy again.”
Aisha K.
Birmingham, UK · Verified buyer
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