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Game Console R36 Max

R36 Max handheld front
Released
Nov. 2024

OS
Linux

Screen
4.0”, 1:1

Up To
NDS

Best For
Game Boy, GBC

Price
~$30


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R36S

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NDS

Emulation Performance

Modern
0
PlayStation 3
0
Switch
0
Wii U
0
PlayStation 2
0
Nintendo 3DS
0
Nintendo Wii
0
GameCube
0
Sega Saturn
20
PSP
50
Dreamcast
50
Nintendo 64
50
Nintendo DS
80
PlayStation 1
Up to SNES

Screen

Aspect Ratio
1:1
Screen Size
4.0”
Resolution
720 x 720
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Screen Type
TFT
Pixel Density
254 PPI

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Grip
Material
Plastic
Weight
? g
Dimensions
83 x 153 x 35 mm
Speaker Placement
Front
Charge Port
Bottom

Ports and Connectivity

Audio Jack
WiFi Version
No WiFi
Bluetooth Version
No Bluetooth

Controls

Thumbstick Layout
Double, symetrical
Shoulder Button Layout
Side By Side
D-Pad Placement
Top
Additional Controls
Volume up and down, reset, function

Technical Specs

Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Battery
4000 mAh
RAM
1 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
Architecture
ARM
CPU
Cortex-A35
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
CPU Clock Speed
1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
CPU Cores
4
CPU Threads
4
GPU Clock Speed
650 MHz

Pros

  • 1:1 aspect ratio is ideal for many classic systems (Game Boy, NES, SNES, Pico-8,...)
  • Budget-friendly price
  • PortMaster support for PC game ports
  • Large 4000 mAh battery

Cons

  • No Wi-fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • Older TFT panel type
  • Bulky form factor
  • Unstable emulation on more demanding systems

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