Question 1

What games are on R36S? How many games can it play?

Accepted Answer

This catalogue lists 32,000+ game titles across 44 systems the R36S can emulate. It is a searchable index, not a list of what a seller puts on the card, and not proof that every title was tested one by one. Ratings are estimates per system on the RK3326 chip that every R36 model uses. The site does not host or distribute game files.

Question 2

Is there an R36S game list PDF download available?

Accepted Answer

This page is a searchable 32,000+ title index. Filter it to the systems you want, then use your browser's print function (Ctrl/Cmd + P → Save as PDF). It is not an inventory of a particular seller's bundle.

Question 3

What is the R36S N64 compatibility?

Accepted Answer

Nintendo 64 is rated Playable: it is game by game. Popular titles such as Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64 generally run well with the Mupen64Plus core, while heavy 3D games such as Conker's Bad Fur Day and Perfect Dark slow down. The R36 Max and R36S Ultra use the same RK3326 chip, so they do not run N64 better.

Question 4

Does R36S support Dreamcast games?

Accepted Answer

Dreamcast is rated Limited. Lighter games and arcade ports such as Crazy Taxi run reasonably in Flycast; demanding ones such as Shenmue II slow down noticeably. Community tests on an R36S rate Sonic Adventure 2 and Power Stone Good and Soul Calibur Ok. This is the same on every R36 model.

Question 5

Can I play PSP games on R36S? What about PS1 games?

Accepted Answer

PS1 is rated Perfect: nearly the whole library runs at full speed, including Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. PSP is rated Limited: many titles work (community tests on an R36S rate Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Patapon and Crisis Core Good), but demanding ones such as God of War struggle. Both ratings apply to every R36 model.

Question 6

What is the difference between R36S, R36 Max and R36S Ultra?

Accepted Answer

Not the chip. Every R36 model uses the Rockchip RK3326 with 1 GB of RAM, so games run the same on all of them. The R36S has a 3.5-inch 4:3 screen (640×480). The R36 Max and R36S Ultra have a 4-inch square screen (720×720), which suits Game Boy and GBA but shows 4:3 games with bars. The Ultra adds Wi-Fi for RetroAchievements; the Max has no wireless but a 4000 mAh battery. Some listings claim an RK3566 chip for the Max or Ultra; independent reviews and spec databases list the RK3326.

Question 7

Does the R36S come with games pre-installed?

Accepted Answer

Many R36S units are advertised with a microSD card, but its contents vary by seller and are outside our control. This independent title index is not a list of files included with a specific unit, and it does not host, distribute or link to game files (ROMs). Use only files you are legally entitled to use.

Question 8

Which emulators does the R36S use? Is there an R36S emulator list?

Accepted Answer

On ArkOS-based firmware the menu is EmulationStation, and most systems run on RetroArch cores. A few use standalone emulators: DraStic for Nintendo DS, PPSSPP for PSP and often Mupen64Plus for N64. NES through PS1, Game Boy Advance and arcade run well; N64, DS, Dreamcast and PSP are game by game; GameCube, PS2, Wii and 3DS are not supported.

Question 9

How do I get games onto the R36S?

Accepted Answer

Games load from the microSD card, not from the console itself. Power off, take out the game card (the TF2/GAME slot on dual-slot units), open it on a computer and copy your files into the folder for each system, such as PS1, SNES or GBA. This site is a title index only: it does not host, sell or link to game files or game packs. Use only files you are legally entitled to use.

Question 10

What are the best games to play on R36S?

Accepted Answer

The safest picks are on the systems the R36S runs best. PS1 is its strongest 3D system, with Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night running well. SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy Advance and CPS-1/CPS-2 arcade games run at full speed. On N64, popular titles such as Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64 generally run well.

Question 11

Can the R36S play Nintendo DS games?

Accepted Answer

Partly. DS is rated Limited: lighter 2D DS games run acceptably through the DraStic emulator, but demanding 3D titles struggle. The R36 Max and R36S Ultra use the same RK3326 chip, so they are no better for DS.

Question 12

Is this the official R36S website?

Accepted Answer

No. R36S Game List is an independent title index and is not affiliated with any R36S manufacturer. There is no single official R36S company: several factories produce the R36S and many sellers rebrand it, which is why quality can vary between sellers.

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