🖥️1988–1999

R36S PC Engine CD Games

Also sold as TurboGrafx-CD in North America

The 1988 CD-ROM² was the first CD add-on for any console, years ahead of its rivals. Its library is the strongest case for the format: Ys Book I & II, Snatcher, Rondo of Blood and a deep run of shoot-em-ups.

529

PC Engine CD Games

Perfect

on every R36 model (all use the RK3326 chip)

How well does PC Engine CD run on the R36S?

Full-speed on all R36 models. Requires the correct System Card BIOS — Super CD-ROM² titles will not boot on an earlier card.

PC Engine CD on Each R36 Model

The chip is the same in every model, so the rating is too. What differs is the screen: 4:3 panels suit most home consoles, the 1:1 square panel suits Game Boy and GBA and shows 4:3 games with bars.

Model	Chip	Screen	Compatibility
R36S	RK3326	640 × 480 (4:3)	Perfect
R36S Plus	RK3326	720 × 720 (1:1 square)	Perfect
R36 Pro	RK3326	640 × 480 (4:3)	Perfect
R36H	RK3326	640 × 480 (4:3)	Perfect
R36 Max	RK3326	720 × 720 (1:1 square)	Perfect
R36S Ultra	RK3326	720 × 720 (1:1 square)	Perfect

R36S PC Engine CD Games

How well does PC Engine CD run on the R36S?

PC Engine CD on Each R36 Model

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