R36S Tips, Tricks & Setup Guides

R36S handheld console running a classic PC port through PortMaster on its 3.5-inch IPS screen

R36S PortMaster Guide: How to Install PC Ports ...

Learn how to install PortMaster on the R36S with or without Wi-Fi using Install.Full.PortMaster.sh, add your Steam or GOG files to /roms/ports/, and run Stardew Valley, Half-Life, and Portal 64...

R36S PortMaster Guide: How to Install PC Ports ...

Learn how to install PortMaster on the R36S with or without Wi-Fi using Install.Full.PortMaster.sh, add your Steam or GOG files to /roms/ports/, and run Stardew Valley, Half-Life, and Portal 64...

R36S handheld console connected to a 5V USB-A to USB-C charging cable in its left DC port

R36S Battery & Charging Guide: Fix R36S Not Cha...

If your R36S is not charging, unplug any USB-C to USB-C fast charger immediately. Because the R36S lacks USB-C Power Delivery (PD) negotiation resistors, you must plug a USB-A to...

R36S Battery & Charging Guide: Fix R36S Not Cha...

If your R36S is not charging, unplug any USB-C to USB-C fast charger immediately. Because the R36S lacks USB-C Power Delivery (PD) negotiation resistors, you must plug a USB-A to...

Playing Pokemon Emerald on the R36S vertical retro handheld console with crisp IPS colors

Pokemon Emerald & Classic Pokemon Games on R36S...

Yes, the R36S plays every handheld Pokemon game from Generation 1 through Generation 5 right out of the box, including Pokemon Emerald, FireRed, Crystal, and Platinum. Running on ArkOS 2.0...

Pokemon Emerald & Classic Pokemon Games on R36S...

Yes, the R36S plays every handheld Pokemon game from Generation 1 through Generation 5 right out of the box, including Pokemon Emerald, FireRed, Crystal, and Platinum. Running on ArkOS 2.0...

Side-by-side comparison of the R36S handheld console with the BatleXP G350 and Anbernic RG35XX

R36S vs. BatleXP G350 & Anbernic RG35XX: Best B...

The R36S and BatleXP G350 share the same Rockchip RK3326 chip, 1GB RAM, and dual analog sticks, beating the D-Pad-only Anbernic RG35XX in 3D PS1, N64, and lighter PSP games....

R36S vs. BatleXP G350 & Anbernic RG35XX: Best B...

The R36S and BatleXP G350 share the same Rockchip RK3326 chip, 1GB RAM, and dual analog sticks, beating the D-Pad-only Anbernic RG35XX in 3D PS1, N64, and lighter PSP games....

Side-by-side comparison of the vertical R36S handheld console alongside the horizontal R36H and R36 variants

R36S vs. R36H, R36 Pro, R36 Ultra & R40S: Every...

Every R36S vs. R36H handheld uses the same Rockchip RK3326 processor (1.5GHz) and 1GB RAM. Compare all five R36 models across vertical vs. horizontal ergonomics, 3.5-inch 4:3 vs. 4.0-inch 1:1...

R36S vs. R36H, R36 Pro, R36 Ultra & R40S: Every...

Every R36S vs. R36H handheld uses the same Rockchip RK3326 processor (1.5GHz) and 1GB RAM. Compare all five R36 models across vertical vs. horizontal ergonomics, 3.5-inch 4:3 vs. 4.0-inch 1:1...

Playing Sony PSP 3D games smoothly on the R36S handheld console after tuning PPSSPP settings

R36S PSP & PS1 Performance Guide: Best PPSSPP S...

To run faster PSP games on your R36S, open the PPSSPP menu (L3 or R3) and set Rendering Resolution to 1x PSP, Frameskipping to 1, Auto Frameskip to ON, and...

R36S PSP & PS1 Performance Guide: Best PPSSPP S...

To run faster PSP games on your R36S, open the PPSSPP menu (L3 or R3) and set Rendering Resolution to 1x PSP, Frameskipping to 1, Auto Frameskip to ON, and...